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R829 AKM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,527 mi
Last recorded88,527 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 AKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,527 miles

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

Brakes have just passed requirements need attention

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,500 miles

Both front hubs/bearings have slight play.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,500 miles

Both front hubs/bearings have slight play.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 87,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,764 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,631 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall no cords showing.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,809 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,365 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 68,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,187 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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R829 AKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol 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 R829 AKM, 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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R829 AKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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