MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
general corrosion throughout
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
can not check all items due to locations and covers etc
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all plus mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
can not check all items due t o locations and covers and coverings etc
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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)
Long crack in screen just encroaching into zone "B"
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Long crack in screen just encroaching into zone "B"
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P585 LJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 P585 LJW, 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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P585 LJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 February 1997.
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