MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake drum contaminated Handbrake shoes etc (1.1.14 (b))
Brake performance not tested Due to extensive amounts of corrosion. (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All mounts excessively corroded Central mounts have also had an inadequate repair made both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 'A' frame mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body in poor condition with corrosion holes throughout
Chassis corroded
Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust front flexi deteriorated
Inner sills in poor condition
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat removed at time of test
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat base worn
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Bulkhead heavily coated in paint.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Central body mounting area has corrosion holes. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion Central body mounting area has corrosion holes. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear A-Frame joint gaiter damaged and has slight play in joint.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Bulkhead heavily coated in paint.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Central body mounting area has corrosion holes. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion Central body mounting area has corrosion holes. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear A-Frame joint gaiter damaged and has slight play in joint.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rusting to boot floor cause for concern - seat belt mtgs this is marginal pass
rusting to o/s/f body mts x2
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rusting to boot floor cause for concern - seat belt mtgs this is marginal pass
rusting to o/s/f body mts x2
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rusting to o/s/r wheel arch and boot floor cause for concern
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rusting to o/s/r wheel arch and boot floor cause for concern
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
body to chassis mtg o/s at A pillar
oil leakage n/s/r hub ? if so will contaminate rear pad
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
body to chassis mtg o/s at A pillar
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front no plate - poor
n/s wiper blade some wear
perishing to o/s/r tyre valve
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rusting to sills cause for concern - seat belt mtg and body mtg recomend removal of plastic covers for good look
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
rusting to sills cause for concern - seat belt mtg and body mtg recomend removal of plastic covers for good look
some judder from handbrake on tapley test
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre seat belt hard to adjust
front no plate - poor condition
some dings in screen not zone a
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
some damage to windscreen
some damage to windscreen
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P629 VAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 P629 VAM, 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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P629 VAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 1997.
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