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R2 ODN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,132 mi
Last recorded121,132 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 ODN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,132 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

STEERING BOX LEAKING

Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 10,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,597 miles

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

Oil leak

fan belt worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,792 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,407 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre in tread

nail in nsr tyre inner sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2007 66,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

cut in o/s/r tyre in tread

nail in nsr tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2006 61,617 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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R2 ODN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R2 ODN, 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 R2 ODN registered?

R2 ODN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R2 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 ODN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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