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R258 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,411 mi
Last recorded199,411 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 199,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 199,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 190,492 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 190,483 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 180,600 miles

boot floor slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2017 165,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,709 miles

Rear a frame ball joint has slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2016 153,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded a post corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure drag link end nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft rubber joint split (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear a frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 149,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering leak at box

Fail 15 Dec 2014 149,528 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering leak at box

Pass 28 Jan 2014 142,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 134,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 134,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 116,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 112,990 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 107,431 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 107,431 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,630 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 102,525 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 102,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 83,581 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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R258 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R258 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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R258 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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