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R738 ABJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,762 mi
Last recorded106,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 ABJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,762 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front inner arch undersealed

both rear inner arch undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,664 miles

nearside A pillar holed at floor

nearside front inner wing holed

offside A pillar holed at floor

offside front inner wing holed

offside sill holed

Fail 12 Jul 2012 103,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside A pillar holed at floor

nearside front inner wing holed

offside A pillar holed at floor

offside front inner wing holed

offside sill holed

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,171 miles

both front inner wings holed but not in a prescribed area

offside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 7 Jul 2011 103,171 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front inner wings holed but not in a prescribed area

offside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,917 miles

offside sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,249 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,659 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 82,999 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R738 ABJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R738 ABJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R738 ABJ registered?

R738 ABJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R738 ABJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R738 ABJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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