MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,989 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion starting on nearside front metal brake pipe under footwell
offside front seatbelt shroud is missing from stalk but belt still works
oil level on minimum
plastic covers partially covering bodysills prevents a thorough examination
some insecurity in nearside rear bumper end
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion starting in nearside rear metal brake pipe
nearside front tyre has gouge in outer wall
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
some corrosion starting at base of nearside "C" post
some corrosion starting in nearside inner bodysill
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre in tyre wall
plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination
slight leak from power steering pump
Nail in offside rear tyre
Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.
Slight leak of fluid around power steering pump.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.
Slight leak of fluid around power steering pump.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Slight insecurity of offside headlamp mounting
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R251 OWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R251 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 R251 OWR registered?
R251 OWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.
Is R251 OWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R251 OWR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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