MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,124 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe running across the rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking around the outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
spare tyre flat
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front crossmember rusting
rear brake pipes rusting
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Underbody of vehicle corroading in places.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion around n/s/r body mounting
oil leak on engine/gearbox
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P728 FAL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P728 FAL, 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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P728 FAL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1997.
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