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R914 OYS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,040 mi
Last recorded164,040 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 OYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 164,040 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 160,451 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 160,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 156,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 198,436 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 194,456 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 194,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 176,826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 158,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 111,384 miles

Oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipes

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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R914 OYS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R914 OYS, 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 R914 OYS registered?

R914 OYS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R914 OYS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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