MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All 4 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear diff centre A arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
drivers door stiff to open
Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
drivers door stiff to open
Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front slight play from wheel bearing
Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
coolant hose rubbing on another hose and wearing into hose
engine oil leak
rear exhaust system damaged but not leaking and still supported
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (very front closest too front bumper) (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front slight play from wheel bearing
Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
coolant hose rubbing on another hose and wearing into hose
engine oil leak
rear exhaust system damaged but not leaking and still supported
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drive belts aged
front brake pads low and discs scruffy
n/s wing mirror missing
rear shock absorbers deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
drive belts aged
front brake discs scruffy
n/s wing mirror missing
rust blisters on chassis
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
rust blisters on chassis
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
drive belts aged
front brake discs scruffy
n/s wing mirror missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drive belt aged
foot brake has slight travel
front discs scruffy
rear budy mounts rusty
rust blisters close to rear seat belt mounts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drive belt aged
foot brake has slight travel
front discs scruffy
rear budy mounts rusty
rust blisters close to rear seat belt mounts
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake padel travel long
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
servo assistance slow to work
Oil leak
o/s/f n/s/f tyres getting low
o/s/r n/s/r floors getting rusty
o/s/r tyre getting low
rear brake discs rusty
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P704 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P704 CPL, 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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P704 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 1997.
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