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P746 OAR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,815 mi
Last recorded151,815 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 OAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 151,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,570 miles

Rear propshaft rubber damper splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,650 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,949 miles

Both step panels showing signs of corrossion

Central Rear Upper suspension ball joint has some movement

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower sill panel has signs of corrossion

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower sill panel showing signs of corrossion

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner hub swivel weeping

Offside Front Inner hub swivel weeping

Pass 16 Dec 2015 112,648 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,643 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box pipe holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded around body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 109,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 105,191 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,729 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 79,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 69,668 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 59,866 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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P746 OAR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P746 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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What year was P746 OAR registered?

P746 OAR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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