MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
extensive general underside age related surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
light general underside age related surface corrosion
Coolant leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
light general underside age related surface corrosion
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
general underside age related surface corrosion
Both outer outer sills have corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Both outer outer sills have corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P788 JUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P788 JUK, 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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P788 JUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 1997.
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