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K268 RRL

1998 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

330,929 mi
Last recorded330,929 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK268 RRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 330,929 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x3 (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside door shuts. But rear seats not fitted (5.2.6)

Underside of vehicle excessively corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2015 325,827 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under side body rusty.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 325,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front prop-shaft universal joint worn.

Hand brake lever travel near limits.

Offside front inner sill corroded.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under side body rusty.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 322,176 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 322,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 319,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

battery loose

n/s wiper split

Fail 4 Sep 2012 319,175 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery loose

n/s wiper split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 316,012 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 315,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis 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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 315,798 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 305,234 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

dampness around brake check valve below master cylinder

fluid leak from offside front tractor joint

rear view mirror missing

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

welded repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Nov 2009 305,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

dampness around brake check valve below master cylinder

fluid leak from offside front tractor joint

rear view mirror missing

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

welded repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2009 305,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

dampness around brake check valve below master cylinder

rear view mirror missing

sill covers fitted

tractor joint fluid offside front leaking onto tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2008 288,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly stiff in return operation

front hub seals leaking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2006 288,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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K268 RRL is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 K268 RRL, 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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K268 RRL is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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