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R940 AOV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,745 mi
Last recorded151,745 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 AOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 151,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 149,051 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,055 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 141,970 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 141,737 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 130,053 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 130,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 118,366 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 118,363 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 104,605 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 104,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,218 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 87,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 87,083 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 84,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 83,980 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R940 AOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R940 AOV, 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 R940 AOV registered?

R940 AOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R940 AOV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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