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P744 OAR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

269,493 mi
Last recorded269,493 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 OAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 269,493 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 257,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 247,574 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 247,574 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 234,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 224,704 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 217,983 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 212,502 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 208,545 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 204,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 175,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 145,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 128,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 116,432 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 115,216 miles

REAR EXHAUST WEAK WITH CORROSION.

Pass 12 May 2009 112,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 110,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 110,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 107,645 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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P744 OAR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P744 OAR, 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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P744 OAR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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