MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on suspension on full lock (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on suspension on full lock (4.1.D.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advise both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode.
Advise nearside rear tyre inner wall badly perished.
Advise rear boot floor starting to corrode.
Advise rear exaust box corrded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advise both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode.
Advise nearside rear tyre inner wall badly perished.
Advise rear boot floor starting to corrode.
Advise rear exaust box corrded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside and offside outer sills corroding.
nearside rear and offside rear floor corroding.
part sill covers fitted.
slight movement in steering column.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside and offside outer sills corroding.
nearside rear and offside rear floor corroding.
part of rear tail pipe missing.
part sill covers fitted.
slight movement in steering column.
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded and slight leak
oil leak
rear floors corroding
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded and slight blow.
nearside rear and offside rear floor corroding.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cooling fan missing
engine oil leak
n/s/r seat belt slight fluffing
o/s/f inner wing panel corrosion (not holed)
o/s/f swivel housing slightly damp with oil
rear discs scored and pitted (not seriously weakened)
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cooling fan missing
engine oil leak
n/s/r seat belt slight fluffing
o/s/f inner wing panel corrosion (not holed)
o/s/f swivel housing slightly damp with oil
rear discs scored and pitted (not seriously weakened)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
o/s rear bump stop missing n/s rear bump stop insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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R355 SKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R355 SKX, 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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R355 SKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.
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