MOT Status
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172,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and getting near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and getting near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both joints ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working bad connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both joints ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All tyres at 3mm Front have slight wear on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged When in full left hand lock catching stabiliser link (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner rack boot clips loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to front worse around exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to front worse around exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))
All tyres at 3mm Front have slight wear on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged When in full left hand lock catching stabiliser link (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner rack boot clips loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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R29 RLW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 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 R29 RLW, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R29 RLW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2008.
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