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R385 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,493 mi
Last recorded189,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 189,493 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades deteriorating

Both rear outer Sills corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine oily

Nearside front under floor body mount corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight damage to Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 23 Jan 2012 189,493 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Both front wiper blades deteriorating

Both rear outer Sills corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine oily

Nearside front under floor body mount corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight damage to Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2011 182,954 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slight play in lower bushes

Engine oily

Nearsdie headlight lens cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

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

Offside rear upper position light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2010 177,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 177,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers are slightly split

front wipers slightly smeer

n/s/f wing mirror glass is cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 172,267 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 172,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 164,550 miles

n/s rear seatbelt fastener plastic cover missing

Pass 15 Jan 2007 154,227 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R385 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R385 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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R385 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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