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R404 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,002 mi
Last recorded164,002 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 164,002 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 163,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wire fitted to body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fitted to body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering arm fractured track rod connecting bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 159,566 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 149,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 132,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 123,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 116,832 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 116,250 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 112,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr and osr bumpstops missing

osr brake back plate corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr and osr bumpstops missing

osr brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 111,014 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 105,778 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,778 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 103,012 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 92,174 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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R404 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R404 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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R404 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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