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R143 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,512 mi
Last recorded190,512 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 190,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 184,326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 180,214 miles

both front hubs have slight leak

nearside sill soft

Pass 27 Sep 2010 173,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 160,256 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 142,807 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 142,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 126,000 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 126,000 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 111,661 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 111,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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R143 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 72.7%.

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 R143 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 R143 OAB registered?

R143 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R143 OAB safe to buy?

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