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R410 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,702 mi
Last recorded159,702 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 159,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 159,702 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 151,701 miles

no rear seats fitted tested as a van

Fail 26 Jan 2018 151,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bumpstops missing

vehicle presented as a van

Pass 19 Sep 2016 149,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 138,270 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,179 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides rear brake efficiency poor

nearside drang link has slight play in ball joint

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorating

offside front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low

oil leak(s)

parking (secondary) brake imbalanced

under side of vehicle, inner & outer sills & inner wheel arches corroded in prescribed areas but not excessively

underside of vehicle, inner & outer sills & inner wheel arches very badly corroded but not in prescribed areas

Fail 4 Aug 2014 131,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

both rear tie arms front bushes slightly split/perished

condensation in offside headlamp

oil leak from steering box area

oil leak(s) from engine area

oil leak(s) from gearbox area

rearmost seats folded away during test

slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

both rear tie arms front bushes slightly split/perished

condensation in offside headlamp

oil leak from steering box area

oil leak(s) from engine area

oil leak(s) from gearbox area

rearmost seats folded away during test

slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2014 131,481 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tie arm, front bushes perishing/splitting

corrosion starting to appear under bonnet and under side of vehicle.

far rear seats folded away at time of test

moisture in o/s head light

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,189 miles

Front swivels are leaking oil

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Underside is rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2013 128,189 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front swivels are leaking oil

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Underside is rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2013 128,189 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Boot floor is rusty

Inner front wings are rusty

Inner sills and sills are rusty

Pass 31 May 2012 123,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wing rusty and holed

offside front part of inner wing rusty and holed

oil leaks on engine

power steering pipes wet with oil

rear boot floor edges rusty

rear brake pipes wearing thin

rear sill ends rusty

various body mounts rusty

Fail 29 May 2012 123,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wing rusty and holed

offside front part of inner wing rusty and holed

oil leaks on engine

power steering pipes wet with oil

rear boot floor edges rusty

rear brake pipes wearing thin

rear sill ends rusty

various body mounts rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2011 115,683 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 115,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,096 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 86,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2007 86,429 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,755 miles

oil leak

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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R410 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R410 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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R410 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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