MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,780 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom( door pilar) both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (door side) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
o/s rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
child seat fitted in nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside headlamp damaged but not affecting image
offside front seat belt clasp cover missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R556 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R556 BDU, 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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R556 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.
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