MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,770 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Centre body mounts have heavy surface corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers running board is heavily corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Passengers running board is corroded
Underbody has heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre body mounts have heavy surface corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers running board is heavily corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Passengers running board is corroded
Underbody has heavy surface corrosion
Oil leak
light surface corrosion chassis and body mts,
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
light surface corrosion on body mountings and chassis
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
light surface corrosion on body mountings and chassis
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
dampness around power steering pump.
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
damage to n/s/r of vehicle.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R191 GDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 R191 GDE, 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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R191 GDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 1997.
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