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P772 OAR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,303 mi
Last recorded139,303 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 OAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,508 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,674 miles

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

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

all rear seats removed at time of test [seat belts not tested]

Fail 16 Oct 2015 130,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 129,464 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

N/S/R indicator bulb dull

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 174,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 122,180 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 122,180 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 118,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 112,404 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 106,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 106,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 98,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 89,999 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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P772 OAR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P772 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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P772 OAR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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