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R928 OAS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

135,198 mi
Last recorded135,198 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 OAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 135,198 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 125,669 miles

advise vehicle underside has been heavily patched and undersealed making it difficult to ascertain integrity of chassis and welding.black sealer also liberally applied

rear x member top panel inside back door has fibreglass resin present.presenter stated:panel welded underneath resin.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 125,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

advise nearside rear inner wing/body mount area has corrosion present

advise vehicle underside has been heavily patched and undersealed making it difficult to ascertain integrity of chassis and welding.black sealer also liberally applied

rear x member top panel inside back door has fibreglass resin present.presenter stated:panel welded underneath resin.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 115,387 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

inner rear crossmember holed with corrosion outwith any prescrbed areas and has not weakened the main structure of the vehicle.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 115,377 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

inner rear crossmember holed with corrosion outwith any prescrbed areas and has not weakened the main structure of the vehicle.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 111,012 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 111,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 100,918 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 100,840 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

brake vacuum hose slight crack

rear prop shaft coupling slightly perished

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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R928 OAS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R928 OAS, 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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R928 OAS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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