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R135 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 119,067 miles

covers fitted to sills preventing full inspection

exhaust has been modified

front flexi hoses are to full extension when vehicle is jacked up

front springs secured with zip ties

near side sill is in very poor condition

near side track rod end ball joint has slight play and the dust cover is startign to perrish

passanger and rear seats missing

propshaft has slight wear

slight play in front hubs

Fail 10 Oct 2015 119,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to sills preventing full inspection

exhaust has been modified

front flexi hoses are to full extension when vehicle is jacked up

front springs secured with zip ties

near side sill is in very poor condition

near side track rod end ball joint has slight play and the dust cover is startign to perrish

passanger and rear seats missing

propshaft has slight wear

slight play in front hubs

Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,213 miles

Both outer sills / bodywork starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 106,812 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 105,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,993 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,298 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 97,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 94,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 91,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,938 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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R135 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R135 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 R135 OAB registered?

R135 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R135 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 OAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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