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H6 FLD

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,900 mi
Last recorded123,900 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 FLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 123,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

[corrosion to offside rear chassis near tow bar mount but looks to be double skinned

n/s o/s steps corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 122,806 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis within 30cm nearside front arm mount point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

both body sills starting to corrode

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

corrosion to offside rear off chassis near tow bar mount but looks to be double skinned

nearside front and offside front steps corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,076 miles

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

chassis rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2016 121,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

chassis rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2015 118,867 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

both outer sills weak

centre brake light inoperative

n/s/r o/s/f bump stops missing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 118,867 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres close to limit

both outer sills weak

centre brake light inoperative

n/s/r o/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,713 miles

front drag link end has slight play

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s f bump stop missing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 115,568 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front drag link end has slight play

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s f bump stop missing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,618 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear level senor linkages broken

chassis rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2012 107,092 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 107,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,970 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs deteriated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 101,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs deteriated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,112 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 97,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,095 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 67,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 67,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H6 FLD is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 H6 FLD, 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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H6 FLD is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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