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R129 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,714 mi
Last recorded146,714 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 131,649 miles

vehicle been modified lowered

Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,960 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

axle a-frame joint worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion present (3.5.1i)

corrosion present to undersides been welded and covrd in shultz

Pass 9 Dec 2015 111,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion all outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 109,734 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion all outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,499 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 100,469 miles

Centre Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 91,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,524 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,285 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 75,618 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 75,617 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake flex. pipe ferrule corroding

Rear bumper end cap missing

coolant leaking

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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R129 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R129 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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What year was R129 OAB registered?

R129 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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