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R417 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,600 mi
Last recorded150,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 150,600 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 145,621 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks from eng

Pass 6 May 2010 139,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 133,222 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 113,214 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 126,008 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 126,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 119,308 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 May 2007 119,308 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 May 2006 112,377 miles

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

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

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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R417 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R417 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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R417 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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