MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,447 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front most upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door shut close to excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill/ wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front most body mount upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door shut close to excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear lower mounting point (5.2.6)
corrosion to nearside inner wing
front and rear outer wheel arches corroded
offside indicator lens damaged
rear wiper blade rubber missing
slight engine oil leak
slight power steering leak from pipe to reservoir
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing(as marked) (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear lower mounting point (5.2.6)
corrosion to nearside inner wing
front and rear outer wheel arches corroded
offside indicator lens damaged
rear wiper blade rubber missing
slight engine oil leak
slight power steering leak from pipe to reservoir
Offside Front Offside inner edge of tyre has wear
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear offside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
rear brake discs corroded
slight corrosion to inner offside wheel arch
slight damage to offside rear light lens
slight damage to tow socket
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe leaking centre pipe to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
slight corrosion to inner offside wheel arch
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
rear brake discs corroded
slight damage to offside rear light lens
slight damage to tow socket
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
nearside rear brake disc corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
nearside rear brake disc corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
slight engine oil leak
front wiper blade rubbers split
offside rear indecator lens damaged
rear wiper blade rubber missing
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wiper blade rubbers split
offside rear indecator lens damaged
rear wiper blade rubber missing
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
engine oil leak
offside rear indecater lens damaged
slight power steering leak from pipe
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear indicator lens damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear indicator lens damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight oil leak from rear of engine
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R489 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 R489 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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R489 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 1997.
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