MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,537 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
some fluid loss from front hub assemblies
some play in front wheel bearing/ hub assemblies.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
all suspension coil springs corroded
slight play in steering ball joints and rubber dust boots split
vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections showing signs of corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
all suspension coil springs corroded
slight play in steering ball joints and rubber dust boots split
vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
front hub assemblies fluid loss.
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
nearside and offside rear seat belt mounts prescribed area in an advanced state of corrosion.
some play in nearside front hub assembly
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Some play in nearside front hub assembly
oil leak
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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R436 MBF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R436 MBF, 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 R436 MBF registered?
R436 MBF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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