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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F FRONT outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lens protectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody, chassis, suspension & brake system components undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody, chassis, suspension & brake system components undersealed
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody, chassis, suspension & brake system components undersealed
under body & chassis are undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lens protectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
The under body, chassis, braking & suspension components have been under sealed.
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive The engine, gearbox & front axle diff have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches at the door latches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive The front axle diff & gearbox have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside wheel arches by the door latch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle diff stabiliser ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive The front axle diff & gearbox have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside wheel arches by the door latch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
nearside & offside number plate lights deteriorating
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear propshaft rubber cracking.
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top mount (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength via suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear propshaft rubber cracking.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded top of flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt catch mechanism casing damaged but still useable (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded top of flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber doughnut ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear tyre near limit
both front tyres near limts
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings below servo (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear tyre near limit
both front tyres near limts
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R639 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R639 EGH, 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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R639 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1997.
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