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R165 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,213 mi
Last recorded177,213 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 177,213 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 175,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 175,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2016 163,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 152,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 147,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 138,994 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 138,993 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 127,967 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 127,967 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,035 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 120,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 105,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,298 miles

o/s/f diff damper lose and side steps

Fail 4 Nov 2008 93,298 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

o/s/f diff damper lose and side steps

Pass 11 Oct 2007 78,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,347 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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R165 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R165 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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R165 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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