MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front swivel joints damp
corrosion to nearside rear body mount
corrosion to offside rear body mount
oil leak
front to rear brake pipes corroding
off side body mount on sill corroded to excess
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left hand down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
front to rear brake pipes corroding
off side body mount on sill corroded to excess
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
CHASSIS CORRODING
NEARSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING AT END OF SILL
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)
SILLS CORRODING
UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS OR BOOT FLOOR
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MARKED TWO PLACES (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING NEAR BODY MOUNT (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL MARKED (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/LOWER BODY (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
CHASSIS CORRODING
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NEARSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING AT END OF SILL
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)
SILLS CORRODING
UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS OR BOOT FLOOR
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drive shaft rubber joint split
oil leaks
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
drive shaft rubber joint split
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
exhaust heavily corroded
n/s/f hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heavily corroded
n/s/f hub seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P78 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 P78 CRN, 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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P78 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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