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R130 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,986 mi
Last recorded131,986 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 131,986 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,032 miles

Offside front door pillar corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 125,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside front door pillar corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 111,882 miles

n/s and o/s wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,525 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 103,313 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,912 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 98,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,871 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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R130 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R130 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 R130 OAB registered?

R130 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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