MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc corroded offside
Signs of corrosion to both outer sills
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
signs of corrosion to osr nsr osf chassis/body mounting point areas,both sides'outersills', rear tailpipe on exhaust,nsr osr floorpan/inner wheel arches.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
front swivels weaping
n/s/r bump stop missing
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
side steps corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
side steps corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
front swivels weaping
n/s/r bump stop missing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate seperating
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rev counter n/w
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rev counter n/w
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre starting to go out of shape
offside front tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre starting to go out of shape
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s step rusty
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P408 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 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 P408 CUD, 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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P408 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.
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