MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear body mount panel corroded
Nearside outer sill corroded at body mount areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub oil seal weeping
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear body mount panel corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside outer sill corroded at body mount areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub oil seal weeping
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 body mount support areas corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
front suspension stabilizer bushes worn
nearside front brake binding slightly -
nearside rear indicator not working in bumper
offside front hub oil seal weeping oil
rear axle support on offside worn(forward most)
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front axle stabilizer bar nearside mount bush worn
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front and rear of outer sill corroded near body mount areas
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub oil seal weeping
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front axle stabilizer bar nearside mount bush worn
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front and rear of outer sill corroded near body mount areas
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub oil seal weeping
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire top of fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
bolt missing from rear prop-shaft coupling
diesel smell under bonnet?
offside front brake hose close to coil spring on lock
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
battery warning light not working??
wet around number 2 fuel injector
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
damp/wetness around number 1 & 2 injectors
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
damp around diesel fuel tank union
damp under power steering reservoir
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
damp around diesel fuel tank union
damp under power steering reservoir
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
damp around diesel fuel tank union
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
nearside rear shock absorber upper bushes worn
offside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n.s.r. shock sbsorber top mount has slight play
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n.s.r. shock sbsorber top mount has slight play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside rear shock absorber top bush wearing
offside rear shock absorber top bush wearing
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
all 4 tyres chunks missing
n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
all 4 tyres chunks missing
n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut
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R539 AKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 R539 AKR, 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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R539 AKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.
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