MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,395 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
lap belt stalk cover missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear x-member corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion forming to the nearside front inner wing not a reason for rejection at time of test
corrosion forming to the offside front inner wing not a reason for rejection at time of test
rear floor corroded on the nearside not a reason for rejection at time of test
rear floor corroded on the offside not a reason for rejection at time of test
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion forming to the nearside front inner wing not a reason for rejection at time of test
corrosion forming to the offside front inner wing not a reason for rejection at time of test
rear floor corroded on the nearside not a reason for rejection at time of test
rear floor corroded on the offside not a reason for rejection at time of test
All LPG tanks corroded
All front suspension ball joint dust covers are perished
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front hub seals (sphere joints) are leaking oil and could contaminate the braking system.
Centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing
N/S/F mirror unit has glass missing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Main beam (blue) telltail is on when dip beam is selected
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
All LPG tanks corroded
All front suspension ball joint dust covers are perished
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front hub seals (sphere joints) are leaking oil and could contaminate the braking system.
Centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing
N/S/F mirror unit has glass missing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Main beam (blue) telltail is on when dip beam is selected
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R591 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R591 VDB, 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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R591 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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