MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,075 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Both rear axle bump stops missing. N/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing. O/s/f body mount corroded.
Corrosion on underside of N/s/f wheel arch, not mot area.
Oil leak
Play in both propshaft joints end floats, and flange.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Both rear axle bump stops missing. N/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing. O/s/f body mount corroded.
Corrosion on underside of N/s/f wheel arch, not mot area.
Items 1 to 3 reported on previous mot vt30
Oil leak
Play in both propshaft joints end floats, and flange.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear axle bump stops missing. N/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing. O/s/f body mount corroded.
Corrosion on under side of n/s/f wheel arch, not mot area.
Oil leak
Play in both propshaft joints end float and flange.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hand brake travel could be reduced
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
extensive advancing corrosion to front flitches and rear boot flooor
rebound stop on offside rear axle missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
extensive advancing corrosion to front flitches and rear boot flooor
rebound stop on offside rear axle missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R443 YDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R443 YDB, 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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R443 YDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 1997.
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