MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside 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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R109 RSE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 R109 RSE, 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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What year was R109 RSE registered?
R109 RSE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R109 RSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R109 RSE shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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