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R184 OWT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,628 mi
Last recorded100,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 OWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,628 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 100,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,409 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 99,371 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired 50% body mountings heavily corroded and holed in places (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner and outer sills heavily corroded and holed in places

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

general corrosion on body and chassis

nearside headlight deteriorated

rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight pulsating from brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,636 miles

both outer sills heavily corroded and offside holed in places

front exhaust flexi has slight blow

general corrosion on underbody and chassis in places

nearside rear lower shocker bushes worn

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,319 miles

general corrosion in places

inner and outer sills corroded and weak

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel lift pump (7.2.3)

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

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

general corrosion in places

inner and outer sills corroded and weak

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,689 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Mar 2017 94,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of axle (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides body to chassis mounts (6.1.A.1)

both sides front bumper corners insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both sides front bumper insecure

both sides rear body mounting corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,375 miles

brakes pull slightly to right

oil leak

rear shocker bushes in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight pulsating through brake pedal

Fail 11 Mar 2013 84,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes pull slightly to right

oil leak

rear shocker bushes in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight pulsating through brake pedal

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,713 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 2,210 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 56,630 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 44,678 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 44,678 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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 OWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,498cc 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 OWT, 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 OWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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