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R228 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,182 mi
Last recorded153,182 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 153,182 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 153,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear nearside rear front to rear and nearside front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 148,802 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bushes split slightly (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Fail 7 Jul 2016 148,801 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner arches (inside doors)by seat belt mountings (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flitch brake pipe/corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure at ends

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bushes split slightly (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2015 145,157 miles

Boot floor corroded

N/S/Front + O/S/Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis front of rear wheel corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle very corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 145,157 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Boot floor corroded

N/S/Front + O/S/Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis front of rear wheel corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle very corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 138,233 miles

Boot floor corroded

N/S/Front + O/S/Front inner wings corroded

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,233 miles

Boot floor corroded

N/S/Front + O/S/Front inner wings corroded

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,853 miles

Boot floor corroded

N/S/Front + O/S/Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 132,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Boot floor corroded

N/S/Front + O/S/Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 132,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

metal brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2012 126,976 miles

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

n/s/f + o/s/f out-riggers excessively corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 126,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f + o/s/f out-riggers excessively corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 120,129 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 120,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 112,730 miles

O/S/Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 104,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,405 miles

front brake disc inner faces pitting

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,881 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 88,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 82,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear discs corroded on outer face

only just met the emission requirement

Pass 10 Nov 2005 79,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R228 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R228 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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R228 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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