MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower steering coupling failing wiring loom
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Lower steering coupling failing wiring loom
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted pad pins insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt stalk (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)
Engine oil leak
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Front axle leaking
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)
Engine oil leak
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Front axle leaking
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)
all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
brake pipes showing light corrosion
slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
slight play in rear shock absorber top bushes
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
brake pipes showing light corrosion
slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
slight play in rear shock absorber top bushes
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
centre rear seat belt buckle damaged
nearside rear bump stop missing
rear brake discs pitting
slight leak steering box
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
both number plates deteriorating
nearside rear bump stop missing
rear brake discs pitting inner surfaces
slight leak steering box
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Heavy surface corrosion to both rear seatbelt outer mountings within prescribed area
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Spare tyre tread depth below minimum legal requirment and nail in centre of tread area
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Heavy surface corrosion to both rear seat belt outer montings within a prescribed area
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear brake pads wearing thin
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R250 GYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 R250 GYJ, 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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R250 GYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.
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