MOT Status
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76,861 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis corroding
AIR SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT [ ABS UNIT TO FLEXY ON CHASSIS] (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
N/S/F FOG LIGHT OUT
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING BY ABS UNIT (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength HOLE RUSTED IN N/S/R TOP SHOCK MOUNT BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AIR SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT [ ABS UNIT TO FLEXY ON CHASSIS] (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
N/S/F FOG LIGHT OUT
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
N/S/F + O/S/F BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES POOR
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HALF SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s + o/s chassis corroded
n/s/f inner wing corroded
o/s/r suspension leveling sensor link broken
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
N/S/F + O/S/F BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES POOR
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HALF SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s + o/s chassis corroded
n/s/f inner wing corroded
o/s/r suspension leveling sensor link broken
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
Oil leak ()
Rear chassis corroded
Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal slight oil leak not affecting brake performance
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal slight oil leak not affecting brake performance
front bumper support bracket badly corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front bumper support rail corroded
n/s/f wheel bearing has some noise[change asap]
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front bumper support rail corroded
n/s/f wheel bearing has some noise[change asap]
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s and n/s chassis legs corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear step corroded
steering arm ball joint worn
o/s and n/s chassis legs corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake warning light on
n/s/f tyre underinflatted
o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
smokey emmisions
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 GWS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 120,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 B5 GWS, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B5 GWS registered?
B5 GWS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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