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R248 OFO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,095 mi
Last recorded159,095 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 OFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 159,095 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 159,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Additional braking device damaged propshaft rubber universal joint split (3.6.I.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 152,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 152,190 miles

Centre Track rod end loose at steering box (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,606 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 142,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 133,934 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 133,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,898 miles

Difficult to open rear door

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 123,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,544 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 114,544 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,363 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,899 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear propshaft rubber joint deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear propshaft rubber joint deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,491 miles

Rear propshaft joint perishing

Slight play in n/s/f swivel hub

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,779 miles

REAR PROP JOINT STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 25 May 2006 62,112 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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R248 OFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R248 OFO, 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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R248 OFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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