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R235 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,101 mi
Last recorded148,101 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 148,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 147,433 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 147,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2016 146,630 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both steering arm joints (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings below a piller (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

front propshaft uj has alot of play

inner wings corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 136,015 miles

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

Oil leak

body general rust

n/s swivel joint oil leak

suspension bushes general perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2015 135,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

body general rust

n/s swivel joint oil leak

suspension bushes general perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 128,612 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear lab let missing

Pass 15 Dec 2009 113,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front o/s sill corroding

o/s/r lower side light inop

rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Dec 2009 113,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front o/s sill corroding

o/s/r lower side light inop

rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Dec 2008 108,781 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f seat belt slightly twisted

scratches in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2007 104,160 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 104,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 97,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 97,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 85,038 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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R235 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R235 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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R235 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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