MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust has slight leak
n/s/r hub slight leak
several areas of corrosion boarder line
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear hub slight leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/r hub leaking oil
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
abs fault lamp inoperative but abs system removed from vehicle, advise standard braking system in operation only.
oil leak at engine
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak at engine
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s & n/s front movement on hubs
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R415 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R415 BDU, 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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R415 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.
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