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R576 OUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,830 mi
Last recorded168,830 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 OUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 168,830 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rea of inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near shock top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 159,010 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower king pin slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides badly perished. (Replace ASAP). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,955 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 137,388 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 126,585 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 126,577 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,434 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,445 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 115,430 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,767 miles

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,600 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,414 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front swivel joint slight

Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front swivel joint slight

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,573 miles

advise all tyres perished and cut in n/s/f

advise battery insecure

advise both track rod rubbers perished

advise chip in windscreen

advise corrosion near battery tray

advise front trailing arm bushs perished

advise o/s reverse lamp not working

advise oil leak

advise slight play in both rear wheel baerings

Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,573 miles

advise chip in windscreen

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all tyres perished and cut in n/s/f

advise battery insecure

advise both track rod rubbers perished

advise corrosion near battery tray

advise front trailing arm bushs perished

advise o/s reverse lamp not working

advise oil leak

advise slight play in both rear wheel baerings

Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,573 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all trailing arm bushs perished

advise all tyres perished and cut in n/s/f

advise battery insecure

advise both track rod rubbers perished

advise chip in windscreen

advise corrosion near battery tray

advise o/s reverse lamp not working

advise oil leak

advise slight play in both rear wheel baerings

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,955 miles

advise all tyres perished

advise battery insecure

advise corrosion in both rear body mounts in rear wheel archs

advise corrosion near battery tray

advise o/s reverse light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,955 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise all tyres perished

advise battery insecure

advise corrosion in both rear body mounts in rear wheel archs

advise corrosion near battery tray

advise o/s reverse light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,595 miles

advise battery insecure

advise chip in windscreen

advise o/s reverse light not working

advise rear shocks bushs worn

advise slight lift in both drag link ends and o/s rubber split

advise slight lift in o/s track rod end

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 183,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 183,042 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2009 79,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2008 74,668 miles

all brake pads about 70%worn

handbrake hight but not on stop

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,668 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pads about 70%worn

handbrake hight but not on stop

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

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

fan belt starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,755 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

water leak from pump area

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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R576 OUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R576 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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R576 OUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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