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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
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)
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)
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)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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
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)
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
n/s/f tyre tread low and pressure low
o/s/f tyre tread low and has nails in
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
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
note both front tyres 3mm tread
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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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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