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R668 OOK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,477 mi
Last recorded117,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 OOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,477 miles

rear inner wings to floors rusting n/s + o/s

Pass 5 Jan 2012 113,412 miles

fuel pipes corroded

steering pulls slightly to the left when braking

various areas of corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2011 113,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

steering pulls slightly to the left when braking

various areas of corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2011 110,043 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 100,461 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,979 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 70,928 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,583 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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R668 OOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R668 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 R668 OOK registered?

R668 OOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R668 OOK safe to buy?

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