MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and back body mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door x member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
body & underbody corrosion in various places
both front swivel boxes are leaking oil
both rear bump stops are missing
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
body & underbody corrosion in various places
body & undrebody corrosion in various places
n/s front swivel box is leaking oil
n/s rear tyre is scuffed badly
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
body & undrebody corrosion in various places
n/s front swivel box is leaking oil
n/s rear tyre is scuffed badly
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
all four tyres are badly scuffed on sidewalls
both front tyres are worn on inside part of tread
n/s front swivel is leaking oil
underbody corrosion in various places
Oil leak
oil leak from n/s/f hub swivel
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R35 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R35 BKJ, 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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R35 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 1997.
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