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R227 OBM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

153,791 mi
Last recorded153,791 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 OBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 153,791 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 153,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 152,583 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 149,395 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 146,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 142,603 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 130,071 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 119,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,970 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 110,608 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 106,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 103,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 99,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,107 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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R227 OBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R227 OBM, 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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What year was R227 OBM registered?

R227 OBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R227 OBM safe to buy?

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