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R567 OUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,399 mi
Last recorded154,399 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 OUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 154,399 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,648 miles

Centre and off side rear child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts.

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

suspension has been raised changing driving handling

Fail 22 Mar 2016 152,326 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Centre and off side rear child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,836 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight oil leak at steering box

suspension modified

Fail 6 Mar 2015 146,836 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight oil leak at steering box

suspension modified

Pass 8 Mar 2014 142,223 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both outer sills undersealed, unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 133,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 128,848 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight leak at power steering box

Fail 1 Mar 2011 128,841 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak at power steering box

Pass 22 Mar 2010 116,955 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 116,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 109,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 99,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 96,886 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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R567 OUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R567 OUY, 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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R567 OUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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