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H10 AYE

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,543 mi
Last recorded165,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 AYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 165,543 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 163,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 163,971 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 162,047 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 161,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 161,935 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted accident damage sharp edges present (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.18 plated limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r wheel arch front section in hole body mount right behind it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on floor of rear of the gearbox whole n/s engine covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/f lower inner wheel arch in hole, brake servo/master cylinders behind hole (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f lower wheel arch front section in hole (nothing structural behind it) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in hole (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread over both inner outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in hole (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r wheel arch front section starting to corrode not in hole as of yet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 159,324 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 154,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 154,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 151,175 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end. (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise nearsde rear tyre on 4.0mm on centre 3/4 of tread,but wearing inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 146,445 miles

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

minor cracks at inner front tyre walls

minor cracks at o/s/f inner tyre wall

Fail 9 Jan 2015 146,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

minor cracks at inner front tyre walls

minor cracks at o/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 8 Jan 2014 141,556 miles

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

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

advise surface cracking on nearside front inner and outer tyre walls,also scuffed on outer wall.

advise surface cracking on offside front and offside rear inner and outer tyre walls.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 140,182 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Please note light damage to n/s/f bumper corner

Please note there is light corrsion thoughtout chassis

Pass 22 Dec 2011 216,764 miles

upper red lamp inoperative

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

slight damage to n/s corner of front bumper

Pass 6 Jan 2011 129,106 miles

rear discs in poor condition

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

both rear tyres worn very close to minimum tread depth limit

Pass 12 Dec 2009 124,075 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 119,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 113,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 102,173 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 102,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 91,739 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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H10 AYE is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H10 AYE, 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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H10 AYE is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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