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R205 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,865 mi
Last recorded152,865 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 152,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front spheres leaking oil

Pass 9 Oct 2013 147,187 miles

n/s/f sphere leaking oil

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 147,126 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f sphere leaking oil

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 140,585 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 137,355 miles

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

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

extensive welding underfloor and chassie

Pass 16 Oct 2010 135,835 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front hub leaking oil

Fail 23 Sep 2010 135,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front hub leaking oil but not on the brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2009 134,281 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 133,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 122,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 122,190 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 109,593 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 109,586 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R205 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R205 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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R205 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R205 OAB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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