MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to underside of vehicle including components
some corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BEHIND DOOR (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind door (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outter sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( REAR OF 2) (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play swivel ball (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inside bonnet (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind door (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on floor pan , chassis and sills of vehicle
one fuel tank strap snapped still secure
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion on chassis and body
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of 2 (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of 2 (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both damper mounts on chassis (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on chassis and body
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
corrosiom on floorpan and chassis, heavily undersealed
offside rear door handle repaired
offside rear seat belt receiver casing missing
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
corrosion nearside front inner wing in bonnet not in prescribed area
corrosion on floor pan and chassis
offside rear seat belt reciver casing missing
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion on rear wheel arches
side skirts fitted unable to fully check sills
wheel arches corrode in engine bay not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
chassis corroded
side skirts fitted unable to test sills
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
chassis corroded
side skirts fitted unable to test sills
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise adjustment of handbrake lever
side skirts on vehicle unable to fully test sills, inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
movement in o/s/f lower swivel joint
oil leak on front diff
rear axle brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
movement in o/s/f lower swivel joint
oil leak on front diff
rear axle brake pipes corroded
slight leak on steering box
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight leak on steering box
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R465 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R465 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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R465 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 August 1997.
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