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R171 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,478 mi
Last recorded188,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2019 188,478 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 182,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 173,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 167,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,870 miles

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

corrosion present to outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2013 151,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 143,065 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 134,008 miles

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

o/s and n/s sills slight corrossion

Pass 23 Apr 2009 130,076 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 180,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 149,133 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 115,324 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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R171 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R171 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 R171 OAB registered?

R171 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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