MOT Status
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182,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body of car heavly under coated
Front Outer Axle swivel joint has slight play n\s and o\s (2.5.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Outer Axle swivel joint has slight play n\s and o\s (2.5.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak
slight misting of oil around nearside and offside front axle swivel areas
surface corrosion to offside front and rear body mounting areas
surface corrosion to offside front outer sill around body mountings
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
slight misting of oil around nearside and offside front axle swivel areas
surface corrosion to offside front and rear body mounting areas
surface corrosion to offside front outer sill around body mountings
surface corrosion to offside rear sill end around body mountings
Advance corrosion to N/S outer sil
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advance corrosion to N/S outer sil
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/ and o/s lower body corrosion
rear brake discs corroded
slight play o/s/f track rod end
slight seepage from pipe on bottom of steering pump
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear lower bush slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to check rear seat belts and ancher point due to load
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R148 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R148 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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R148 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 1997.
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