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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
inner arches corroded
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front brake backing plate missing
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
body has under sealed coating
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear tyre wall slight cracking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear tyre wall slight cracking
heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
o/s track rod end boot splitting
play in n/s drag link end balljoint
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear bump stops missing
sills corroded
various areas of body and chassis corrosion
various slightly corroded brake pipes
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s track rod end boot splitting
play in n/s drag link end balljoint
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear bump stops missing
sills corroded
various areas of body and chassis corrosion
various slightly corroded brake pipes
both front brake pipes deteriorating
both front springs corroding
slight play in the n/s/f steering drag link arm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
both front brake pipes deteriorating
both front springs corroding
slight play in the n/s/f steering drag link arm
corroded brake pipe n/s/r axle
corroded brake pipes to front flexible hoses
front brake discs worn
n/s/f sidelight dim
rear exhaust corroded
slight play in rear upper shock absorber bushes
slight power steering leak
corroded brake pipes on rear axle
corroded brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r flexible hoses
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing/steering pivots
corroded brake pipes on rear axle
corrosion to n/s/r upper wheel arch
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
corroded brake pipes on rear axle
corrosion to n/s/r upper wheel arch
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
front brake discs worn
rear tyres cracked and worn to 3mm
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slightly corroded brake pipe on n/s/r axle
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside swivel joint leaking
offside inner wing corroding
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R581 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R581 RKX, 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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R581 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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