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R209 OWT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,556 mi
Last recorded133,556 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 OWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,556 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Both front inner arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner body bolted to chassis has general corrosion/wholes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner body bolted to chassis corroded with wholes

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

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

diff slightly misting oil

Fail 9 Nov 2018 133,556 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner door panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

All 4 coil springs corroded

Both front inner arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner body bolted to chassis has general corrosion/wholes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner body bolted to chassis corroded with wholes

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

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

diff slightly misting oil

Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,288 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 129,286 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,796 miles

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

both front swivel hub slight oil mists

general underside corrosion

n/s/r bump stop u/s

Fail 18 Nov 2015 123,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wear in suspension bushes. rust in underbody.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,141 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 111,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,638 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 101,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 94,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,003 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 90,976 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 86,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion under nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,904 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 77,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 70,082 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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R209 OWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R209 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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R209 OWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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