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R213 OWT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,198 mi
Last recorded146,198 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 OWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 143,412 miles

General corrosion under body

Vehicle structure has been under sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2021 141,619 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,774 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 138,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 135,853 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 135,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 127,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,803 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 89,912 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 86,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,542 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

auto transmission fluid pipes at radiator leaking slightly

major oil leak from engine

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

auto transmission fluid pipes at radiator leaking slightly

brake fluid close to minimum mark in reservoir

major oil leak from engine

offside rear sidelight inoperative

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2010 72,871 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,879 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint/bush has slight play in.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,250 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint/bush has slight play in.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 53,008 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has slight long travel (strong advise)

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

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush.

Slight weep from power steering pipes off of resivior.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 46,272 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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R213 OWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R213 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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R213 OWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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