MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside front tyre, wearing on outer edge
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre Row ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at outer edge outside centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside centre row seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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5438 RU is a 2010 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2010 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 94,035 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 5438 RU, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 5438 RU registered?
5438 RU is a 2010 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2010.
Is 5438 RU safe to buy?
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