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R636 OOK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,842 mi
Last recorded141,842 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 OOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 141,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 127,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,517 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 86,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,375 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 81,374 miles

Offside Front 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 brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 74,296 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,449 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 68,444 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 61,465 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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R636 OOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R636 OOK, 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 R636 OOK registered?

R636 OOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R636 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 OOK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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