MOT Status
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175,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
O/S front indicator lamp has damage.
Vehicle is off road prepared.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
advise on corrosion on boot floor
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch near seat belt corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throuhout also various repairs and fully under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
engine oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside binding (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
engine oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Engine and transmission oil leaks
Nearside front inner wing corroded
Offside rear top shock absorber bush has play
Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Rear brake pipe corroded
Rear bump stops missing
Steering box damp
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
excessive corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch, however not considered support panelling (seatbelt anchorage)
o/s and n/s track rod end gaiters perished
o/s/f tyre has cuts, no cords exposed
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
alignment of drag link ends close to restricting any articulation
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
corrosion started at base of "C" pillar by nearside rear seatbelt mounting
nearside rear (centre row) seat belt buckle cover damaged ( not affecting operation)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
alignment of drag link ends close to restricting any articulation
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
corrosion started at base of "C" pillar by nearside rear seatbelt mounting
front brakes slightly out of balance (4%)
nearside rear (centre row) seat belt buckle cover damaged ( not affecting operation)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R177 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 R177 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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R177 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 1997.
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