MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount / Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount / Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount / Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt buckle missing All rear . Possibly under seats but not accessible (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inside door at belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
General under body corrosion
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
General under body corrosion
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight corosion to underside
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached n/s/r split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
slight corosion to underside
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche bulk head area (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche area (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside and offside lower inner and outer sills corroded but not excessive
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside door catch areas (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chaasis outrigger / inner wing panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
All tyres deteriorated/perished
offside front brake disc inner face corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
All tyres deteriorated/perished
Offside front brake disc inner face corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
all tyres perished
offside inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all four tyres perished
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all four tyres perished
Centre 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)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
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R547 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 R547 VDB, 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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R547 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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