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A6 OHP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,378 mi
Last recorded201,378 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 201,378 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Rear parking brakes efforts just met

Pass 16 Mar 2017 195,004 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both fronts lower (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

heavy corrosion to vehicle underside

various oil leaks

Fail 26 Jan 2017 194,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail where anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

corrosion forming vehicle chassis

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2016 189,664 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle both sides (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 189,664 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 185,163 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 185,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 181,743 miles

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

rear exhaust slight blow / corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2014 181,743 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust slight blow / corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 175,799 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pedal travel slightly long

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

rear propshaft flexi coupling showing spliting

Fail 24 Jan 2013 175,799 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pedal travel slightly long

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

rear propshaft flexi coupling showing spliting

Pass 29 Dec 2011 166,482 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 166,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 154,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front hub seals leaking

handbrake drum contaminated with oil.

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 154,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front hub seals leaking

handbrake drum contaminated with oil.

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 145,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 141,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 133,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 126,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 100,501 miles

oil leak

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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A6 OHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A6 OHP, 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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A6 OHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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