MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gear box, diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gear box, diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch / door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded by ( abs pump) (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST CENTRE AND REAR SECTIONS CORRODED
OIL COOLER PIPES LEAKING
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
EXHAUST CENTRE AND REAR SECTIONS CORRODED
OIL COOLER PIPES LEAKING
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak on o/s front ball socket
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
oil leak on o/s front ball socket
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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R611 MEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 R611 MEC, 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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R611 MEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.
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