MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,335 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel at lever
very scaly on underside advise to wax oil
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
parking brake has little reserve travel at lever
very scaly on underside advise to wax oil
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches both sides very dry and scaly advise to descale and further inspect (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches both sides very dry and scaly advise to descale and further inspect (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill two areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outer sills full length (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill x3 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output misted (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to outer sill (2.4.A.3)
very dry and scaly advise to wax oil
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill x3 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output misted (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to outer sill (2.4.A.3)
very dry and scaly advise to wax oil
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
very dry and scaly advise to wax oil
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
very dry and scaly advise to wax oil
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front seat belt clasp covers missing
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear discs corroded
slight corrosion on boot floor
slight corrosion on both front inner wings
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
travel in handbrake
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rear prop shaft coupling perished and worn
side steps corroded and weakend
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rear prop shaft coupling perished and worn
side steps corroded and weakend
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all four coil springs corroded
both front hubs leaking grease
n,s, wing mirror cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all four coil springs corroded
both front hubs leaking grease
n,s, wing mirror cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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R250 XRA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R250 XRA, 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 XRA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1997.
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