MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,001 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cab mounting as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cab mounting as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Lens damaged in bumper (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s/r chassis as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Both front hub oil seals leaking
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab mounting as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
underbody croded and welded
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel arch corroding
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer sill corroding
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
vehicle in general corroding
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
battery slightly loose in tray
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
battery slightly loose in tray
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front lower wing/door pillar corroded and holed
both rear inner tyre walls starting to split/perish
both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn
cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall
dash surround insecure
evidence of filler in o/s/r inner arch/inside door
n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed in several places
o/s/f inner wing by battery corroded and holed
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
outer sills difficult to inspect due to covers
rear panel above rear bumper corroded and holed
slight lubricant leak from o/s/f swivel joint
slight misting of oil around front differential
slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber
slight movement in both front wheel bearings
slight movement in o/s/f steering joint near to steering box
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front inner wings starting to corrode under bonnet
front brake pads getting low
front to rear brake pipes not in all clips
o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
o/s/r cross member by body mounting starting to corrode
o/s/r outer sill by body mounting starting to corrode
o/s/r under wheel arch front starting to corrode
screw in o/s/r tyre tread also wearing unevenly
slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall
slight lubricant leak from o/s/f swivel seal
slight movement in o/s/f steering drag link
slight splits in n/s/f inner tyre wall
splits in both rear inner tyre walls
very slight movement in both front wheel bearings
n/s/f inner wing under bonnet starting to corrode
o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
o/s/r and n/s/f inner tyre walls starting to split slightly
rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode
rear propshaft coupling starting to split
slight lubricant leak from o/s/f steering swivel
slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tailgate hinge broken
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tailgate hinge broken
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
metal brake pipes corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight leak on offside front hub seal
o/s/f swivel housing seal starting to leak
rear brake pipes on rear axle starting to corode
rear exhaurst systerm coroded
slight mist on both front shockers
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R530 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R530 VKE, 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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R530 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 1997.
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