MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,241 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats been removed ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear diff worn leaking oil
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats been removed ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear diff worn leaking oil
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense missing (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear seat mounting inner wing to floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both suspension arms (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to upper (8.3.1d)
Front prop missing
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear tyre uneven wear
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in front prop front u.j.
Screen cracked behind mirror
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouls suspension on full lock (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Play in front prop front u.j.
Screen cracked behind mirror
Oil leak
damage to windscreen
damapness around p.a.s hoses
free play in steering wheel
front wipers smearing
n/s/ door mirror cracked
play in front wheel bearings
rear number plate poor
under body condition poor (corrosion)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
damage to windscreen
damapness around p.a.s hoses
free play in steering wheel
front wipers smearing
n/s/ door mirror cracked
play in front wheel bearings
rear number plate poor
under body condition poor (corrosion)
advance movement in n/s swivel joint
dampness around brake fluid resevoir
difficult to open o/s/f door and bonnet
rear number plate deteriorated
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
advanced play in n/s swivel joint
difficult to open o/s front door and bonnet
heavy dampness arond brake fluid resevoir
o/s front brake disc blue due to binding brakes
power steering noisy
wipers poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak to rear diff
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
os head lamp cracked but aim ok
rear numberplate starting to fade
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R26 NJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R26 NJM, 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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What year was R26 NJM registered?
R26 NJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 1997.
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