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R42 UOA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,032 mi
Last recorded174,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 UOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 174,032 miles

gear box oil leaking

suspension and under chassis has slight corrosions

Pass 27 Nov 2021 173,969 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 173,585 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 26 Nov 2019 172,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 170,751 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe on axle slightly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery poorly secured

inner wings within engine bay corroded outside mot perscribed areas

rear floor corroded ( outside of perscribed areas)

surface corrosion to chassis

temp type ( sealing) fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 170,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage fouling on anti-roll bar = nearside front (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe on axle slightly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

battery poorly secured

inner wings within engine bay corroded outside mot perscribed areas

rear floor corroded ( outside of perscribed areas)

surface corrosion to chassis

temp type ( sealing) fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 170,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system fouling steering arm on front anti-roll bar - the bracket of which is distorted (2.2.D.2a)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.2.C.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Central rear view mirror in poor condition - nearside and offside OK

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus perishing/cracking - age related (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Rear shock absorbers n/s and o/s protective rubber bellows full of water

heavy duty side protection steps fitted - covering inner/outer sills

temp fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 169,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

oil leak from nearside front hub

slight play in propshaft UJs

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 169,286 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod insecure both ends (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom nut not done up all the way (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

oil leak from nearside front hub

slight play in propshaft UJs

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 164,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 159,989 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 159,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 11 May 2012 45,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak from offside front axle ball

slight wear in nearside front axle ball

Pass 28 May 2011 151,253 miles

battery insecure

both front hub seals slightly damp

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

metal brake pipe across rear axle corroding

non standard suspension springs fitted

o/s/r lower sidelight inoperative

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Fail 15 May 2011 151,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner wing corroded

battery insecure

both front hub seals slightly damp

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

metal brake pipe across rear axle corroding

non standard suspension springs fitted

o/s/r lower sidelight inoperative

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

play in both front wheel bearings

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 11 May 2010 143,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 137,115 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 May 2008 131,299 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 13,139 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake lever loos

rubber mount on prop shaft craking up

trime mising on n/s/rear seate belt

Pass 30 May 2007 125,615 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 125,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 May 2006 118,607 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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R42 UOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R42 UOA, 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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R42 UOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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