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R92 AKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,348 mi
Last recorded160,348 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 AKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 160,348 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2015 151,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 148,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 148,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 143,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 137,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 132,176 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 124,356 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 124,331 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 116,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sill panels corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Feb 2007 106,850 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 96,407 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 96,407 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R92 AKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R92 AKR, 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 R92 AKR registered?

R92 AKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R92 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 AKR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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