MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,508 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under exceleration (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mountings and seat belt mounting also under bonnet strut tops (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front axle pinion bearing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded on inside of rear upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper shock mount area - repair not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded on inside and under side of rear upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper shock mount area - repair not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (possibly manifold) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))
front differential input pinion bearing play/loose
Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod, off side bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gusset section by top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gusset section by top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to rear diff - split and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front differential input pinion has play/loose
under body corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering arm deformed worn bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has excessive play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has excessive play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under body corroded
Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable SWIVEL SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable SWIVEL SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P492 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 P492 KOE, 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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P492 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 1997.
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