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R136 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 116,073 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,172 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills - Arches corroded with previous repairs carried out

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded throughout - some repairs carried out and covered over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,021 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 105,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,294 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,605 miles

Front tyres showing signs of perishing - cracking

NSF & OSF inner archs corroding

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,310 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 86,305 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,825 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,689 miles

Slight fluid leak from power steering pump area.

Slight play both front wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,171 miles

N/S centre body mounts corroded

O/S rear body mount corroded (in rear bumper)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,338 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2008 65,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F Tyre worn.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,520 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 60,507 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 56,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 53,050 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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R136 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R136 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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R136 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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