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R805 VAJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,040 mi
Last recorded104,040 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 VAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,040 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,908 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 91,908 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 77,052 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,567 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,762 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 34,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 29,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 29,907 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R805 VAJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R805 VAJ, 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 R805 VAJ registered?

R805 VAJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R805 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 VAJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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