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general under body corrosion
general under body corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
general under body corrosion
general under body corrosion
Vehicle has been highered
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
general underbody corrosion
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front universal joints slightly damp.
both rear brake discs slightly rusty.
front and rear tyres perished.
rear exhaust deteriorated.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front universal joints slightly damp.
both rear brake discs slightly rusty.
front and rear tyres perished.
rear exhaust deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside and nearside side step removed at time of retested
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside side step corroded
offside side step corroded and could lead to injury if trod on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
side door steps starting to corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
various chips to front screen.offside step corroded.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
various chips to front screen.offside step corroded.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F17 ARM is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 F17 ARM, 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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F17 ARM is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 1998.
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