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R102 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,395 mi
Last recorded175,395 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 175,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 153,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 144,356 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 144,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill riser. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,377 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from both front swivel hubs

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,621 miles

ADVISE Slight oil leak from both front swivel hubs

Fail 16 Sep 2015 127,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases last two sections of exhaust holed and leaking gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE Emissions not tested due to exhaust fault

ADVISE Slight oil leak from both front swivel hubs

Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,433 miles

ADVISE Exhaust system rear section in poor condition and has slight blow.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 118,433 miles

ADVISE Exhaust system rear section in poor condition and has slight blow.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,673 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 112,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,495 miles

Advise - Slight leak from both front sphere seals.

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 102,495 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise - Slight leak from both front sphere seals.

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,831 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 97,831 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,535 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 90,535 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 84,111 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 66,665 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 66,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R102 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R102 OAB, 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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R102 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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