MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outter sills have slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outter sills have slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
did not check brakes due to leaking pipe
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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R331 LSA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R331 LSA, 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 R331 LSA registered?
R331 LSA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R331 LSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R331 LSA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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