MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
n/s rear seatbelt fastener plastic cover missing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R385 OAB registered?
R385 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.
Is R385 OAB safe to buy?
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