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R184 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,652 mi
Last recorded79,652 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2024 79,652 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,369 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 77,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,945 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 74,943 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached axle upper ball joint nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 72,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,526 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,698 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,210 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 62,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,099 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 58,296 miles

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

n/s sill has been repaired

o/s sill has been repaired

Fail 22 May 2014 58,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s sill has been repaired

o/s sill has been repaired

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,115 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,748 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes to brake hoses heavily carroded

both rear brake discs heavily carroded/pitted inner edge

main front to rear brake pipe from bulk head carroded

Fail 1 Jul 2008 38,824 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes to brake hoses heavily carroded

both rear brake discs heavily carroded/pitted inner edge

main front to rear brake pipe from bulk head carroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,305 miles

Corosion to both main chassis

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,015 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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R184 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R184 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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R184 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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