MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hand Brake Travel
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And Off side (2.4.C.1b)
Oil Leaks
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hand Brake Travel
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And Off side (2.4.C.1b)
Oil Leaks
oil leaks
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
oil leaks
Hand Brake Travel
Near side & off side rear Arches corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Hand Brake Travel
Near side & off side rear Arches corroded
Off side rear Body Moulding Sticking out
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R151 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R151 XBW, 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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R151 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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