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R503 ODA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,033 mi
Last recorded169,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 ODA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2020 169,033 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Floor excessively deteriorated N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR BODY TO CHASSIS FIXINGS WEAK/CORRODED (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank support badly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 166,777 miles

Front swivel joints have slight seepage

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch and rear of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear tyres starting to crack/ perish in tread channels

Fail 16 Jul 2019 166,737 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch/wing corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 163,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing/arch corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorber top mountings slight free play

nearside & offside outer sill repairs corroding/insecurly attached

Pass 7 Aug 2017 161,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 161,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 159,680 miles

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has had welding carried out to battery tray and front and rear of sills

Fail 17 Aug 2016 159,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure tray supporting battery seriously corroded (1.9.1)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 156,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 152,466 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

slight corrosion evident adjacent to rear seat belt anchors both sides

Pass 20 Aug 2013 150,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 148,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 146,678 miles

Deterioration evident in both outer sill panels

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 145,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 143,223 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 141,014 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 139,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 137,103 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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R503 ODA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R503 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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R503 ODA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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