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R92 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,701 mi
Last recorded180,701 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 180,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2023 180,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 178,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot floor slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2022 178,441 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting X2 body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot floor slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 176,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body under sealed repaired

Pass 27 Apr 2019 166,462 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 166,461 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked up with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 155,474 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe near caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 155,474 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe near caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 151,889 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 148,220 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 139,430 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 131,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 131,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 124,814 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 124,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Fail 1 Sep 2010 117,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 111,196 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 111,196 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 103,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,661 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 95,661 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,588 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 87,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 79,319 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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R92 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R92 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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R92 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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