MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear propshaft flexy coupling deteriorated
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear propshaft flexy coupling deteriorated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear flexy propshaft coupling cracked and deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear flexy propshaft coupling cracked and deteriorated
oil leak on engine
both outer sills getting corroded
both rear arches getting corroded
exhaust getting corroded
existing repairs to both rear steps untidy but appear ok
front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded
front and rear discs showing signs of scoring
front turrets getting corroded
rear floors,floor crossmembers and rear chassis crossmember getting corroded
rear pads getting low
some play offside rear wheel bearing
some play steering box
tow bar and mounting points getting corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both outer sills getting corroded
both rear outer arches getting corroded
exhaust system getting corroded
existing repairs to both rear steps untidy but appear ok
front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded
front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion and scoring
front turrets getting corroded
rear floors,floor crossmembers and rear chassis crossmember getting corroded
rear pads getting low
some play offside rear wheel bearing
some play steering box
tow bar and mounting points getting corroded
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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R466 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R466 UWL, 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 R466 UWL registered?
R466 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.
Is R466 UWL safe to buy?
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