MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,815 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear wiper missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front bumper insecure
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Propshaft component defective
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R587 ECT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 R587 ECT, 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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R587 ECT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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