MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
tyre tread wear uneven nearside front
wiring to gearbox rubbing on prop
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
tread wear uneven nearside front
wiring to gearbox rubbing on prop
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R626 ABA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R626 ABA, 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 R626 ABA registered?
R626 ABA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R626 ABA safe to buy?
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