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Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all body mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear 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 chassis in various places heavy undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside front outer sill corroded but not structual
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sills corroded near body mount but not structual
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak from front axle
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak from front axle
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.
REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED SLIGHTLY.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.
OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.
REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED SLIGHTLY.
EXHAUST REAR SECTION IN POOR CONDITION.
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.
POSSIBLE COMPRESSION LEAK AROUND ENGINE.
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.
FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.
NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER BUSH WORN.
OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING SLIGHT MOVEMENT AND LEAKING OIL AROUND HUB.
REAR PROP-SHAFT DONUT JOINT SEPARATED.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R561 TAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R561 TAC, 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 TAC registered?
R561 TAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R561 TAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R561 TAC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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