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R244 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,368 mi
Last recorded119,368 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,368 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 118,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 117,757 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 117,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,448 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mount slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,727 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 115,727 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 115,628 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3. mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

areas of chassis very corroded, signs of corrosion on offside rear brake pipe.

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2021 114,261 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank support corroded though (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3. mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

areas of chassis very corroded, signs of corrosion on offside rear brake pipe.

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,790 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 113,790 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,454 miles

Both rear body supports/ sill area corroded,

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

areas of corrosion on floor pan & chassis.

engine oil leak ?

nearside rear seat belt mounting corroded in inner wheel arch.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 112,454 miles

Both rear body supports/ sill area corroded,

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

areas of corrosion on floor pan & chassis.

engine oil leak ?

nearside rear seat belt mounting corroded in inner wheel arch.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,630 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded in places

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,112 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

nearside front & nearside rear seat belt buckles outer casings missing

Fail 3 Apr 2017 109,045 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

nearside front & nearside rear seat belt buckles outer casings missing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,265 miles

Rear boot floor corroded.

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,975 miles

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

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

drop arm ball joint gator perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s track rod end gator split. drop arm ball joint gator split.

some areas of corrosion on body & chassis.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,648 miles

sighns of corrosion on cross axle brake pipe

Fail 15 Apr 2010 93,648 miles

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

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

sighns of corrosion on cross axle brake pipe

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,975 miles

sighs of corrosion on boot floor & n/s/r door shut

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,044 miles

tyre walls perished. n/s/f seat belt stork poor condition.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,751 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 83,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 80,570 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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R244 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R244 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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R244 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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