MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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suspension and body components undersealed
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel tank slightly loose Upper Tank Strap Broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Of Front To Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank slightly loose Upper Tank Strap Broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Of Front To Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
play in both front wheels not excessive
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength hole on chassis member within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
play in both front wheels not excessive
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front part of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear tyre differant size to frt
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs corroded
corrosion showing at rear floors,rear wheel arches,sills,sill backs,front floors and outriggers
corrosion showing at sills,sill backs,all body mounts,all rear chassis and outriggers and floors
initial corrosion on brake pipes to both front callipers and to nearside front flexi
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R35 OWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R35 OWT, 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 OWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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