MOT Status
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126,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front flitch corroded
Nearside body mountings corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of body surface corroded and previous repairs sealed
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles inner wheel arches badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles inner lower sills front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded x 2 front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles inner wheel arches badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles inner lower sills front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded x 2 front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
parking brake on minimum 16%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
offside undersill shows signs of corrsion
play in inner steering arms
service brake has just meet requirments
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
offside undersill shows signs of corrsion
play in inner steering arms
service brake has just meet requirments
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear brake discs corroded
Propshaft component defective
all brake discs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Propshaft component defective
all brake discs corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear disc corroded
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear disc corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front no plate deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate slightly dicoloured
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front number plate slighty discoloured
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R121 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R121 OAB, 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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R121 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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