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R752 AOB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 AOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 144,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 142,232 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 142,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 139,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 135,433 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 132,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 127,007 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 127,007 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 124,482 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 122,047 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 122,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 114,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,549 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 95,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2007 911,047 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,684 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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R752 AOB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R752 AOB, 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.

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What year was R752 AOB registered?

R752 AOB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R752 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 AOB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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