MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear o/s & n/s brake discs corroded inner
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear o/s & n/s brake discs corroded inner
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Both Front tractor joints leaking
Near side rear seat belt clasp damaged but not unservicable
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
ofside running board corosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
ofside running board corosion
Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R236 OWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R236 OWR, 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 R236 OWR registered?
R236 OWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 1997.
Is R236 OWR safe to buy?
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