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Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake efficiency just within specifications, it seems the system requires adjustment or repair.
oil leak
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen damaged outside swept area!
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen damaged outside swept area!
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front inner wheel arch corroaded and holed
rear brake discs corroaded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front inner arch corroded
nearside rear view mirror damaged
offsided rear seat back insecure
some damage to o/s windscreen,outside of swept area
windscreen damage in zone A , on limit
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front inner arch corroded
nearside rear view mirror damaged
offsided rear seat back insecure
n/s + o/s front inner wings corroding
n/s + o/s rear shockabsorbers, lower bushes becoming weak
n/s rear view mirror glass cracked
some movement in o/s front wheel hub trunion joints
some windscreen marks in zone A ( near limit )
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s + o/s front inner wings corroding
n/s + o/s rear shockabsorbers, lower bushes becoming weak
n/s rear view mirror glass cracked
some movement in o/s front wheel hub trunion joints
some windscreen marks in zone A ( near limit )
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
anti-roll bar links to n/s + o/s rear slight wear
n/s rear view mirror, some damage
o/s front door becoming difficult to opan from outside
o/s rear wheel arch and o/s front inner wing becoming corroded
anti-roll bar links to n/s + o/s rear slight wear
n/s rear view mirror, some damage
o/s front door becoming difficult to opan from outside
o/s rear wheel arch and o/s front inner wing becoming corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s rear view mirror ,some damage
o/s front door becoming difficult to open
o/s front inner wing becoming corroded
o/s rear inner wing becoming corroded
some 'noise' from clutch thrust bearing
some wear in rear anti-roll bar end links
n/s front +o/s rear becoming worn
n/s rear seat belt clarsp cover missing
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front bull bar fixings corroded
n/srear seat belt clarsp cover missing
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R353 HAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 R353 HAP, 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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R353 HAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.
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