MOT Status
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311,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked below suspenion mt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside indicator insecure
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop==rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front deep cuts in sidewall
Nearside Front traling arm bolt short
Nearside Front wing insecure
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear lower light unit missing
Offside Front wing damaged
play in handbrake drum
Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
All 4 wheels missing nuts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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R428 CAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R428 CAW, 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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What year was R428 CAW registered?
R428 CAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R428 CAW safe to buy?
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