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R501 ODA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,210 mi
Last recorded114,210 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 ODA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 114,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 109,768 miles

ENGINE OIL IS 3/4" OVERFULL

N/S TRACTA BALLJOINT HOUSING SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S HEADLAMP SET BORDERLINE HIGH

O/S/R BUMP STOP IS MISSING

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SEATBELTS TRAPPED UNDER REAR SEATS REMOVED FOR TESTING

Pass 21 Jul 2006 104,555 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 104,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 102,028 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 102,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R501 ODA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R501 ODA, 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 R501 ODA registered?

R501 ODA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R501 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 ODA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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