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R457 OAO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,964 mi
Last recorded84,964 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 OAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower n s r sill holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower o/ s r sill holed

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 77,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,953 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,426 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres low tread esp o/s/r

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,448 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,540 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,904 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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R457 OAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R457 OAO, 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 R457 OAO registered?

R457 OAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R457 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 OAO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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