MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to offside rear chassis
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to offside rear body mount
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to offside rear body mount
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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R116 RSW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R116 RSW, 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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R116 RSW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R116 RSW safe to buy?
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