MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,393 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)
Front brake discs lipped & corroded.
Nearside front wheel arch corroded.
Oil leak noted.
Slight play to nearside front wheel bearing.
Steering lock not working however vehicle fitted with immobilise.
oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f inner sill corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside swivel leaking oil.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R580 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R580 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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What year was R580 BDU registered?
R580 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 1997.
Is R580 BDU safe to buy?
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