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R149 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure connector broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 169,212 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 169,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 159,683 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 159,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bushs (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bushs (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 150,318 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 150,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 140,195 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 140,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 133,865 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,792 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,277 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bump stop o/s/r missing

coolant leak n/s/f of engine

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,591 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low and pressure low

o/s/f tyre tread low and has nails in

Fail 1 Sep 2010 89,476 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

n/s/f tyre tread low and pressure low

o/s/f tyre tread low and has nails in

Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both fnt and n/s/r hubs movement in them

fnt and rear pads low

rear discs corroded

slight splits on prop dougnut

triangle gasket leaking alot of coolant

water pump noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,265 miles

note both front tyres 3mm tread

Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,193 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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R149 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R149 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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R149 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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