MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,777 miAbove average mileage for this year
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various minor underside corrsion
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various prescribed areas slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Body has slight corrosion front inner wings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor areas poor condition (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded edge of boot floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working in bumper (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full sill various areas (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded edge of boot floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounts (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside door pillar area (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers sidestep loose
injector leak of pipe damp
offside front body mounting has slight corrosion
wiperblades split still clearing screen
wire of alternator
n/s/r body mounting area corroded
n/s/r lower tail light inop
o/s/f inner wing at front section corroded
o/s/r chassis outer rail starting to corrode
rear service performance slightly low
slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (5.2.6)
n/s/r body mounting area corroded
n/s/r lower tail light inop
o/s/f inner wing at front section corroded
o/s/r chassis outer rail starting to corrode
rear service performance slightly low
slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
boot floor corroding
no wheel lockout acheived on rear service brake performance test
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
o/s/r chassis rail corroding around shockabsorber mounting point
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
boot floor corroding
n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing
no wheel lockout acheived on rear service brake performance test
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
o/s/r chassis rail corroding around shockabsorber mounting point
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear chassis bump stops missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front tyres worn low
o/s/f flexy brake hose twisted
o/s/f inner wing corroding
propshaft rear rubber coupling splitting
slight movement in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s/f inner wing corroding
o/s/r chassis bump stop missing
rear inner brake disc surfaces corroded
rear propshaft rear rubber coupling splitting
slight oil leak around steering box area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f inner wing corroding
o/s/r chassis bump stop missing
rear inner brake disc surfaces corroded
rear propshaft rear rubber coupling splitting
slight oil leak around steering box area
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f seat belt showing some damage
o/s/f inner wing corroded
oil leak pressent around steering box area
rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded
rear prop shaft rubber coupling split
steel brake pipe to n/s/r showing corrosion
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f seat belt showing some damage
o/s/f inner wing corroded
oil leak pressent around steering box area
rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded
rear prop shaft rubber coupling split
steel brake pipe to n/s/r showing corrosion
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front outter brake pads worn low
n/s/r brake disc inner surface corroding
o/s/f inner wing corroding
o/s/r shock absorber upper bush worn
steel brake pipe to n/s/r showing corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front outter brake pads worn low
n/s/r brake disc inner surface corroding
o/s/f inner wing corroding
o/s/r shock absorber upper bush worn
steel brake pipe to n/s/r showing corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R455 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R455 VDB, 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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R455 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.
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