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R842 AFL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,239 mi
Last recorded171,239 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 AFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 171,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 168,159 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 165,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 161,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 157,582 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 157,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 156,051 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 154,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 152,092 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 147,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 145,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 140,314 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 120,086 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded oil leak n/s front hub

Fail 20 Oct 2010 106,139 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,139 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 100,070 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 100,070 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,364 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 83,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,307 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 68,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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R842 AFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R842 AFL, 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 R842 AFL registered?

R842 AFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R842 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 AFL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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