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R556 ODA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,249 mi
Last recorded105,249 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 ODA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,249 miles

front body mounts corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 105,232 miles

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

front body mounts corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 100,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

under body rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

under body rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,328 miles

chassis rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,523 miles

chassis rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2015 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns outer sills along length (5.2.6)

chassis rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,652 miles

offside and nearside front body mount areas holed and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,574 miles

body mountings holed and corroded in areas

both rear wheel arches holed and corroded

offside outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,288 miles

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

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

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

body mountings holed and corroded in areas

both rear wheel arches holed and corroded

offside outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,112 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 53,433 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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R556 ODA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R556 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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R556 ODA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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