MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,148 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
meny parts changed for off road use
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
meny parts changed for off road use
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion under passenger front wheel arch
oil leaking from engine
passenger rear door sill corroded
windscreen damaged
Oil leak
front to rear brake pipe rusty
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
max' play in offside rear wheel bearing
offside rear bump stop missing
stonechips front screen
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front to rear brake pipe rusty
max' play in offside rear wheel bearing
offside rear bump stop missing
stonechips front screen
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake button sticks in.
some handbrake lever travel.
bonnet sticks
oil leaks
play in front wheel bearings
slight play in offside track rod end
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R561 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R561 LDD, 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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What year was R561 LDD registered?
R561 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R561 LDD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R561 LDD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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