MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,036 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
left rear brake disc pitted
evidence of extensive underbody corrosion in many places
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
evidence of extensive underbody corrosion in many places
oil cooler pipes leaking badly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
anti rattle springs not fitted on front brake pads pads appear quite loose in callipers?
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
anti rattle springs not fitted on front brake pads pads appear quite loose in callipers?
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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R502 RSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R502 RSS, 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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R502 RSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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