MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LHD Units fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lens broken (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Body mounts all rusty & poor
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear propshaft flexible coupling poor condition
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
propshaft flexible coupling poor condition
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake travel quite long
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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R156 LSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R156 LSS, 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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What year was R156 LSS registered?
R156 LSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 1997.
Is R156 LSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R156 LSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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