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R199 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,961 mi
Last recorded144,961 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 144,961 miles

BOTH front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

Offside Front swivel housing slightly leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2022 144,961 miles

Front Lower Steering locking device missing drop arm (2.1.3 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +nearside by body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 144,417 miles

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

both front inner wings corroded

both nearside rear body mounts starting to corrode

nearside rear chassis rail corroded in 2 places around fuel tank

nearside rear sill end corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,819 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 137,763 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust clamp corroded

nearside and offside front body mountings corroded

nearside and offside rear body mountings corroded

nearside and offside rear floor pan corroded

nearside rear brake pipe running along side corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 137,731 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 135,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly deteriorated

both inner sills corroded but not prescribed areas

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,057 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

rear tyres cracked on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 132,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

rear tyres cracked on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 127,768 miles

Both rear discs have surface rust

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 127,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear discs have surface rust

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 123,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 118,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 114,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 110,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,883 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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R199 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R199 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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R199 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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