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Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear body mount slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3. mm (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
areas of chassis very corroded, signs of corrosion on offside rear brake pipe.
nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing damaged
Fuel tank insecure fuel tank support corroded though (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3. mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
areas of chassis very corroded, signs of corrosion on offside rear brake pipe.
nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear body supports/ sill area corroded,
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
areas of corrosion on floor pan & chassis.
engine oil leak ?
nearside rear seat belt mounting corroded in inner wheel arch.
Both rear body supports/ sill area corroded,
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
areas of corrosion on floor pan & chassis.
engine oil leak ?
nearside rear seat belt mounting corroded in inner wheel arch.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear inner wheel arches corroded
chassis corroded in places
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)
nearside front & nearside rear seat belt buckles outer casings missing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door shut area (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)
nearside front & nearside rear seat belt buckles outer casings missing
Rear boot floor corroded.
nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
drop arm ball joint gator perished
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s track rod end gator split. drop arm ball joint gator split.
some areas of corrosion on body & chassis.
sighns of corrosion on cross axle brake pipe
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
sighns of corrosion on cross axle brake pipe
sighs of corrosion on boot floor & n/s/r door shut
tyre walls perished. n/s/f seat belt stork poor condition.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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R244 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 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 R244 OAB, 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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R244 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.
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