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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both sills has slight corrosion
corrosion to n/s/f inner wing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both sills has slight corrosion
corrosion to n/s/f inner wing
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
both batteries insecure
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
under bonnet has signs of corrosion
underbody has signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
both batteries insecure
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
under bonnet has signs of corrosion
underbody has signs of corrosion
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
drivers inner door handle broken
drivers mirror damaged
under bonnet has signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
drivers inner door handle broken
drivers mirror damaged
under bonnet has signs of corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s mirror damaged
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
handbrake has a lot of travel
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R255 LNP 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 60%.
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 R255 LNP, 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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R255 LNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R255 LNP safe to buy?
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