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S112 AUP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,957 mi
Last recorded179,957 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 AUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 179,957 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 179,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 176,722 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 176,722 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 173,446 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 173,433 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 753,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 167,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 162,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 158,729 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 152,866 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 148,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 139,902 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

incorrect vehicle weight last time

Fail 27 Nov 2010 139,902 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 129,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,911 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 94,737 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 94,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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S112 AUP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S112 AUP, 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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S112 AUP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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