MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front slight oil leak from swivel
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)
mud to underside of vehicle
oil leak from engine
corroded behind both rear wheels not a prescribed area
rear seats removed
slight corrosion to nearside inner wing
slight play on rear axel ball joint
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Battery insecure
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
fuel pump damp
rear bumper missing
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
fuel pump damp
rear bumper missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in f/o/s king pin
brake fluid low
front and rear brake pads low
front and rear tyres different sizes
front prop shaft rear u/j worn
n/s front tyre bald on outer edge on limit
n/s front tyre small cuts on side wall
n/s o/s rear top shock absorber bushes side ways movement
n/s rear tyre on 2mm tread
rear prop shaft rubber coupling splitting
slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R477 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 R477 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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R477 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 1997.
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