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P236 OOA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

198,651 mi
Last recorded198,651 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 OOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 198,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 194,285 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 194,283 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 188,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower position light inop

Pass 16 Dec 2021 184,293 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 184,287 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt behind wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 180,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 178,513 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 178,511 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 174,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 174,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch front of wheel and behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 171,884 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 169,620 miles

advise front pads appear low

advise slight oil leak

rear drop links slight free play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 166,981 miles

advise corrosion to sills but not excessive heavily under sealed.

advise oil leaks

advise osr drop link slight free play.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 163,916 miles

advise oil leak.

advise slight corrosion to body but not holed.

possible abs faultadvise further inspection.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 158,180 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 158,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 150,244 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

N/S TRACK ROD END RUBBER BOOT STARTING TO PERISH

N/S/F INNER WING HOLED/CORRODED CLOSE TO ABS PUMP

Pass 21 Nov 2011 142,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 133,758 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

PLAY IN O/S ROLL BAR DROP LINK

PLAY IN O/S STEERING DROP ARM JOINT

Pass 12 Nov 2009 124,312 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

PLAY IN N/S/R SHOCK TOP MOUNT BUSH

Pass 13 Nov 2008 115,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 107,952 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2007 107,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 83,000 miles

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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P236 OOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P236 OOA, 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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P236 OOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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