MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central stabiliser to axle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central stabiliser to axle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Off Road 4 off
Off Road Tyre's Fitted
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak from engine
plastic covers fitted to outer sills
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
diff pinion oil seal is weeping slightly
o/s rear hub seal is weeping slightly
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
diff pinion oil seal is weeping slightly
o/s rear hub seal is weeping slightly
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R452 PHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R452 PHG, 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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R452 PHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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