MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,473 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
air freshner on int. mirror
both side steps supports rusty & weak
car is generaly rusty & weak all over
carpets ect. should be removed to see rust damage
ext. system starting to rust in places
front number plate wearing
general oil leaks around engine area
general play/wear in steering linkage
general wear on discs
loose covers fitted over seats
n/s/f bumper damaged
odd sticker on screen
plastic covers fitted over sils
rearmost seats folded away
slight bodywork damage to most panels
steering wheel covering loose on rim
surface rust on parts of susp.
underside of car has surface rust in places
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
0/s/f seat covering wearing
bodywork has surface rust in places
both n/s tyre side walls wearing
both sils rusty,holed and weak
brake fluid levels below max.
car has been patched and welded in places
car is starting to get rusty and weak
ext. system starting to rust in places
gear box metal pipes insrcure and damp
general oil leaks around engine area
general play/wear in steering linkage
general wear on discs
metal brake pipes starting to rust in places
n/s/f bumper ect. damaged
o/s/r bumper end cap missing
o/s/r inner trim damaged
odd stickers on screen
plastic covers fitted over sils
rear most seats folded away
side steps mounting areas rusty and weak
slight bodywork damage o/s/f
steering wheel covering loose on rim
surface rust on parts of susp.
underside of car has surface rust in places
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all rear seats folded away
both door steps rusting
general play/wear in steering linkage
n/s/f bumper damaged and adrift
n/s/f head lamp mounting panel damaged
o/s/r bumper corner missing
slight bodywork damage to o/s/f
slight damage to n/s/r reflector
steering wheel covering loose on rim
stone chips in windscreen
surface rust on parts of susp.
tyres seem low on pressure
underside of car has surface rust in places
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r indicator lamp damaged
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P79 XFV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P79 XFV, 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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P79 XFV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 1997.
Is P79 XFV safe to buy?
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