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DBZ 9408

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

194,643 mi
Last recorded194,643 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 9408
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 194,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 194,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes under vehicle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 194,639 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 194,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 194,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 194,068 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 194,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 193,818 miles

offside and nearside front outer track rod end dust covers deterioated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to crack,

Pass 1 Aug 2014 193,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 1 Aug 2014 193,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 22 Aug 2013 192,731 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise off side front brake hose is rubbing on the body and near side front brake hose near the streeing linkage

Fail 19 Aug 2013 192,729 miles

Inner Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise off side front brake hose is rubbing on the body and near side front brake hose near the streeing linkage

Pass 22 Aug 2012 192,325 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner wall splitting no cords viable

Fail 21 Aug 2012 192,325 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner wall splitting no cords viable

Pass 24 Sep 2011 191,971 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 191,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 191,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 191,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 190,426 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 190,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 189,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 188,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 186,341 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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DBZ 9408 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DBZ 9408, 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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DBZ 9408 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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