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R951 OCD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,167 mi
Last recorded156,167 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 OCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Also offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 154,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 154,691 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 152,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 152,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

NSR/OSR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 150,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 150,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 149,015 miles

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

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

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

hub seal nsf/osf small leak

rear brake disc pitted ns/os

Pass 23 Nov 2010 146,344 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 139,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 139,808 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 126,322 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight damaged to nearside headlamp glass

Fail 3 Dec 2008 126,322 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

slight damaged to nearside headlamp glass

Pass 6 Dec 2007 116,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 116,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 103,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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R951 OCD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R951 OCD, 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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R951 OCD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R951 OCD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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