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R531 ONP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,273 mi
Last recorded161,273 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 ONP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 161,273 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 140,051 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,753 miles

Nearside corrosion development in sill

Offside Rear repair to lower seat belt anchorage

Offside corrosion development in

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

corrosion and repairs to chassis

repairs to drag link and track rod end ball joint seals

Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,314 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,168 miles

rear tyres perishing

brake pads low

Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pads low

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes coroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes coroded

rubber coupling breaking up

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,093 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,093 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake calipers corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,735 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 82,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 82,112 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlght damaged

oil leak from front axle

radiator in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2009 82,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlght damaged

oil leak from front axle

radiator in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,340 miles

prop shaft coupling split

radiator in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2008 80,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

prop shaft coupling split

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,840 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all calipers starting to get corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2007 76,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all calipers starting to get corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,266 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R531 ONP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R531 ONP, 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 R531 ONP registered?

R531 ONP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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