MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside step corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside step corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
diesel pump slight fuel seepage ?
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
diesel pump slight fuel seepage ?
Body has slight corrosion nearside two rear mounts and one front, offside one rear mount. (6.1.B.2)
Front inner wings - corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front indicator water logged
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear seat belt locks covers missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking PUMP (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion nearside two rear mounts and one front, offside one rear mount. (6.1.B.2)
Front inner wings - corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front indicator water logged
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear seat belt locks covers missing
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
headlamps water logged
slight oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
headlamps water logged
slight oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides in front of rear arches (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides, above hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking Pump? (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides in front of rear arches (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear seats removed floor rotten
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside chassis outrigger corroded (in front of wheel)
nearside rear wheel bearing worn (near excessive)
Advise boot full.
Advise crack in O/S/R Position lamp lense but is acceptable.
Advise damp around fuel pump but found no leaks.
Advise rear seats folded down.
Advise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.
Advise stone chip to windscreen.
Advise surface corrosion to both front inner wings.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise boot full.
Advise crack in O/S/R Position lamp lense but is acceptable.
Advise damp around fuel pump but found no leaks.
Advise rear seats folded down.
Advise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.
Advise stone chip to windscreen.
Advise surface corrosion to both front inner wings.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Drivers seat belt stalk cover loose
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear shock absorber rubbers worn allowing some movement
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Drivers seat belt stalk cover loose
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear shock absorber rubbers worn allowing some movement
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R124 FWX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 R124 FWX, 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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R124 FWX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 December 1997.
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