MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs have surface corrosion on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs have surface corrosion on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated SLIGHTLY LOOSE IN MOUNTING... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion door shut (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.1.9)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion door shut (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front tyres uneven wear
steering joints dust covers deteriorating
suspension bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front tyres uneven wear
steering joints dust covers deteriorating
suspension bushes deteriorating
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
Front N.P. delaminated
Temp. repair to O/S mirror
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front N.P. delaminated
Temp. repair to O/S mirror
front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. rear axle metal brake pipes corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. rear axle metal brake pipes corroding
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R498 MSA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R498 MSA, 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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R498 MSA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.
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