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R798 AVF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,208 mi
Last recorded164,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 AVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 164,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 153,030 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 146,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 138,089 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 129,232 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 129,232 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 128,216 miles

TRACKROD END COVER SPLIT ON n/s

Oil leak

SPHERES LEAKING SLIGHTLY ON BOTH SIDES

Fail 11 Dec 2007 128,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

SPHERES LEAKING SLIGHTLY ON BOTH SIDES

TRACKROD END COVER SPLIT ON n/s

Pass 6 Dec 2006 120,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 110,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

alternator belt worn

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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R798 AVF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R798 AVF, 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 R798 AVF registered?

R798 AVF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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