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R339 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,896 mi
Last recorded163,896 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 163,896 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 163,896 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 159,988 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 159,984 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 154,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 147,625 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 147,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 139,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 134,271 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 134,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 128,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 128,719 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 121,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 121,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 113,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 113,557 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 103,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 103,459 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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R339 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R339 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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What year was R339 OAB registered?

R339 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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