MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,381 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion corrosion beginning in rear floor and inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion beginning in rear floor and inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak
rear bumper damaged
steering damper shield corroded
rear sill corroded both sides
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside inner wheel arch panel corroded
Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside inner wheel arch panel corroded
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Steering damper dust sheild corroded
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside inner wheel arch panel corroded
Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside inner wheel arch panel corroded
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Steering damper dust sheild corroded
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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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R175 BUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R175 BUX, 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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R175 BUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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