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R371 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,433 mi
Last recorded154,433 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 154,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 152,384 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 149,603 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 149,420 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

batery has slight movement

slight corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r inner door arches

washers weak

Pass 20 May 2013 137,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 126,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 May 2011 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 117,741 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,652 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 91,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,791 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,963 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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R371 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R371 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 R371 OAB registered?

R371 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R371 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 OAB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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