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R231 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,848 mi
Last recorded115,848 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 115,848 miles

Both front hubs damp

Both front tyres perished

Both rear body panels (wings) not connected tomsill panel

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened Corrosion near brake servo but not considered to be excessively weakening (3.6.A.2b)

Bumper insecure Front middle section holding number plate ()

Corrosion to nearside front wing but not within a perscribed area

Corrosion to offside front wing but not within perscribed area

Extensive welding repairs noted covered by under seal

Front bumper corners missing

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front brake hose in poor condiiton

Nearside rear seat belt latch incomplete but still working

Nearside rear wing insecure

Offside front set belt frayed slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper corners missing

Rear seats not in the secure position when tested, access to seat belts okay

Fail 8 Nov 2017 115,835 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lamps flashing (1.1.A.3f)

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both headlights flashing (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Both front hubs damp

Both front tyres perished

Both rear body panels (wings) not connected tomsill panel

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened Corrosion near brake servo but not considered to be excessively weakening (3.6.A.2b)

Bumper insecure Front middle section holding number plate ()

Corrosion to nearside front wing but not within a perscribed area

Corrosion to offside front wing but not within perscribed area

Extensive welding repairs noted covered by under seal

Front bumper corners missing

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front brake hose in poor condiiton

Nearside rear seat belt latch incomplete but still working

Nearside rear wing insecure

Offside front set belt frayed slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper corners missing

Rear seats not in the secure position when tested, access to seat belts okay

Fail 2 Oct 2017 115,834 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan/sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan/sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front swivel joints damp & slight play

drivers belt frayed

high travel at park brake lever

ignition barrall has movement

previous weld repairs throughout

rev counter needle intermittently fluctuating

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,960 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)

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes need changing soon (2.7.4)

advise - brake pads are checked - inner ones look low - not easy to see

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,934 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,934 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,572 miles

advise -slight play o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 71,270 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,481 miles

strongly advise - rear discs will need replacing soon

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,866 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,888 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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R231 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R231 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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R231 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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