MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general rust under the vehicle
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner wings all inner wings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills seams and under sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer wheel arch / wings (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded All inner wings (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mounts by bumper (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch / step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle inner chassis (2.4.A.3)
Position lamp switch insecure Dash mount insecure with all switches (1.1.A.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both boot floors (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/ step (2.4.A.3)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both bushes (2.7.4)
Sill covers fitted
235 / 70 / 16 tyres fitted
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear bump stops missing
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R479 EHB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 R479 EHB, 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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R479 EHB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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