MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,364 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shocks - lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welded repairs to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underneath freshly painted/undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underneath all freshly painted/undersealed
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow in front of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked with yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow in front of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear of Rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear of Rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch panel (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s rear bump stop missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s rear bump stop missing
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R36 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R36 PCJ, 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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R36 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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