MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All coil springs corroded
Both front steering swivels have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Underside of vehicle, sills and chassis corroded
Windscreen has a crack but not encroaching on swept area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
All coil springs corroded
Both front steering swivels have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear disc corroded
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Underside of vehicle, sills and chassis corroded
Windscreen has a crack but not encroaching on swept area
All coil springs corroded
Battery mount corrdoed
Chassis has slight corrosion
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front swivel bearing has slight play
Offside front brake backplate insecure
Offside rear bumper insecure
Steering dampner corroded
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Battery mount corrdoed
Chassis has slight corrosion
Exhaust system corroded
All coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front swivel bearing has slight play
Offside front brake backplate insecure
Offside rear bumper insecure
Steering dampner corroded
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear coil springs corroded
n/s front tyre tread wearing at inside
n/s rear antiroll bar link worn
rear fuel water trap assembly corroded
steering damper cover missing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery insecure
front and rear coil springs corroded
n/s front tyre tread wearing at inside
rear fuel water trap assembly corroded
steering damper cover missing
Oil leak
battery insecure
front and rear brake discs corroded.
offside and nearside front brake callipers and brake pad retaining pins worn
steering damper outer casing deteriorated.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
battery insecure
front and rear brake discs corroded.
offside and nearside front brake callipers and brake pad retaining pins worn
offside and nearside front inner sills holed with corrosion
steering damper outer casing deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
battery insecure
complete underside of vehicle and various components heavily corroded.
offside and nearside rear wings holed with corrosion.
steering rod damper casing corroded.
steering track rod slightly bent
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
battery insecure
complete underside of vehicle and various components heavily corroded.
offside and nearside rear wings holed with corrosion.
steering rod damper casing corroded.
steering track rod slightly bent
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust brackets bent
offside front track rod end slight play
rear axle leaking oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R128 MSL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R128 MSL, 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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R128 MSL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.
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