MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ALL TYRES ON OFF ROAD BUT MARKED E9
NO REAR MUDGUARDS/WHEEL ARCHES FITTED
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL TYRES ON OFF ROAD BUT MARKED E9
NO REAR MUDGUARDS/WHEEL ARCHES FITTED
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from tail pipe joint / flange (7.1.2)
outer sill panels holed
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
abs system has been removed from vehicle
front propshaft u/j,s are slightly worn
long handbrake travel
n/s/f swivel hub seal is leaking slightly
patch welding to n/s and o/s lower seat belt prescribed areas
side and rear body mounts are showing signs of corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front propshaft u/j,s are slightly worn
long handbrake travel
n/s/f brake is binding slightly
n/s/f swivel hub seal is leaking slightly
side and rear body mounts are showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
cv joint noisy
rear bounce rubbers missing
rear prop rubber poor condition
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R348 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R348 SJH, 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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R348 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1997.
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