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R238 OWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,346 mi
Last recorded65,346 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 OWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,346 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear mudflap insecure

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,475 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,966 miles

Coil springs corroded all round

edges of rear discs corroded pads ok

end of front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s cat rattling

Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,578 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre box exhaust bolts very badly corroded to front pipe

tail section of exhaust very badly corroded and not far off blowing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,836 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 49,812 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,131 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,671 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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R238 OWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R238 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 R238 OWR registered?

R238 OWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R238 OWR safe to buy?

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