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R69 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,446 mi
Last recorded176,446 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 176,446 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to items on rear seats

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 171,304 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION ESPECIALLY REAR FLOOR AREAS

POWER STEERING BOX LEAKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

TOP REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN

Pass 15 Sep 2018 165,577 miles

POWER STEERING BOX LEAKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 159,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 153,274 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 147,519 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 147,463 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2014 140,027 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2013 133,716 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 133,434 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 127,493 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seat removed since original test

Fail 1 Sep 2012 127,629 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 119,605 miles

Corrosion in offside front inner wing

Front pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Sep 2011 119,525 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion in offside front inner wing

Front pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2010 111,191 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2010 111,140 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2009 103,926 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

corrosion starting around o/s/r body mount

Pass 16 May 2008 98,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s n/s rear floor pan starting to rust

Pass 16 May 2007 91,592 miles

both rear shock aborber top mounting bushes worn

corrosion in off side front inner wing

Fail 15 May 2007 91,592 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear shock aborber top mounting bushes worn

corrosion in off side front inner wing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,394 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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R69 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R69 OAB, 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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R69 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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