MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
battery loose
o/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
battery loose
o/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
off side rear disc is very corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake pump insecure (3.6.F.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Anti freeze leak.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Clutch travel.
Leak off pipes perished.
N/S Front bullbar insecure.
N/S Front bumper insecure.
O/S Rear brake disc corroded.
O/S Side step security.
O/S window reg.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
unable to inspect seatbelt due to child seats fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
inner wing corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear body mounts excessive corrosion,both middle body mounts excessive corrosion- combined, these do not constitute a fail as 6 other mounts are still intact P&A
both rear body mounts excessive corrosion,both middle body mounts excessive corrosion- combined, these do not constitute a fail as 6 other mounts are still intact P&A
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R244 PST is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 R244 PST, 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 PST is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.
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