MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (ball joint behind front axle) marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front steering arm ( front of axle) ball joint , marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above fuel tank , marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (steering arm in front of axle) ball joint worn , marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above fuel tank, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis rail, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective and full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
various oil leaks
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm both ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shock bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar links slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's on limit (5.2.3 (e))
both front steering arm ball joints wearing
n/s/r top shock bush wearing
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play in both ball joints (chalked ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear pads getting low 3mm
slight wear to n/s/r top shock bush
both rear top shock bushes perishing
various oil leaks
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested n/s/f brake pipe burst , leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension rod , o/s/f ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blocked by rear wiper arm (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear top shock bushes perishing
various oil leaks
o/s/r lower shock bushes starting to deterioate
rear discs have surface corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock lower bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear tyre nailed
Rear number plate deteriorating
Rear seat belt lower casings damaged but still functioning
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R508 UDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R508 UDD, 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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R508 UDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 1997.
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