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C15 DRS

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,938 mi
Last recorded142,938 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 DRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 142,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near top of shock absorber both sides (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills corroded in several places (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear diff seal corroded

Rear tank strap corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 140,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

battery loose

power steering pipes moist

Fail 24 May 2016 140,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

battery loose

numerous oil leaks

power steering pipes moist

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

power steering box slight leak

rear & front diff slight leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 138,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

power steering box slight leak

rear & front diff slight leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 132,392 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

general corrosion

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 128,252 miles

General corrosion

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s side step corroded

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 31 May 2012 122,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery has slight movement in battery tray

n/s/f corner bumper trim loose

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

n/s/r (inner) wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre valve perrished

Fail 24 May 2012 122,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery has slight movement in battery tray

n/s/f corner bumper trim loose

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

n/s/r (inner) wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre valve perrished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 115,623 miles

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)

rear brake discs rusty and corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 115,620 miles

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

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

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)

rear brake discs rusty and corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion under battery tray

Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 96,178 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 86,132 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,317 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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C15 DRS is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 C15 DRS, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C15 DRS is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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