MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside washer poor
Rear nearside & offside brake pipe(s) corroded
oil leak
Brake performance not tested due to leaking caliper (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.C.3)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside washer poor
Rear nearside & offside brake pipe(s) corroded
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
bonnet safety catch inoperative
tread depths: n/s/f on 7.5mm, o/s/f on 8mm, both rear on 8.5mm.
tyre size: 235/70/16 106S.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
tread depths: n/s/f on 7.5mm, o/s/f on 8mm, both rear on 8.5mm.
tyre size: 235/70/16 106S.
n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted
o/s steering drop arm ball joint cover deteriorated but preventing ingress
oil leak n/s/r hub area
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted
o/s steering drop arm ball joint cover deteriorated but preventing ingress
oil leak n/s/r hub area
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
drop arm ball joint cover is split
nearside front tyre is low on inner edge
Oil leak
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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P325 HAY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P325 HAY, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P325 HAY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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