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R365 OEE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 OEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 130,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 115,821 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 111,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,880 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,794 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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R365 OEE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 R365 OEE, 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 R365 OEE registered?

R365 OEE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R365 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 OEE 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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