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R532 OEE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,111 mi
Last recorded210,111 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 OEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 210,111 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 209,328 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

both front swivel joint seals leaking

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre low tread/nail in

offside bumper endcap insecure

rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 230,130 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 203,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 194,587 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 184,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 184,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 174,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 163,854 miles

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

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

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

note-unable to check brake pipes fully due to coating applied

Fail 4 Jun 2010 163,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

note-unable to check brake pipes fully due to coating applied

Pass 27 May 2009 150,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

unable too check brake pipes covered in greese

Pass 27 May 2008 137,423 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 121,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 108,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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R532 OEE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R532 OEE, 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 R532 OEE registered?

R532 OEE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R532 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 OEE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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