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R91 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,854 mi
Last recorded139,854 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,854 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 139,854 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A FRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 139,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 136,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 132,516 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,549 miles

FUELTANK FILLER HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,219 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 123,205 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME BALL JOINT WORN (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,534 miles

A FRAME ROSE JOINT COVER DETERIORATING

Fail 25 Feb 2016 117,534 miles

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

A FRAME ROSE JOINT COVER DETERIORATING

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,021 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 110,021 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 109,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,003 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Batteries insecure

Bolts loose and missing from front winch bar

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF spot lamp inop

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side steps fitted not allowing full inspection of inner and outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,533 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 105,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery insecure

Corrosion base of both front door pillars

NSF CVJ seal leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,781 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber o ring starting to split

rear propshaft coupling to rear axle starting to split

Fail 26 Jul 2010 95,770 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber o ring starting to split

rear propshaft coupling to rear axle starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,520 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 806,782 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 80,678 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,820 miles

Full check of rear beltsnot possable due to seat positions and load carried.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R91 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R91 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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R91 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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