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R442 OFO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,303 mi
Last recorded193,303 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 OFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 193,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 188,928 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering box lower seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 184,249 miles

Nearside Rear outer seal corrosion

Offside Rear step seal slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 180,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 177,977 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 177,977 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 171,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 163,148 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 163,148 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2010 154,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 144,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 135,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

steering box leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 124,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

travel on handbrake.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 111,932 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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R442 OFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R442 OFO, 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 R442 OFO registered?

R442 OFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R442 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 OFO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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