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R236 OWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,346 mi
Last recorded136,346 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 OWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 136,346 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 136,345 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 133,152 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 133,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 122,460 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 122,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,825 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,550 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 95,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,545 miles

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

Oil leak

ofside running board corosion

Fail 11 Jul 2007 95,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 93,909 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 93,907 miles

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?

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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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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R236 OWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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