MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease and inner pad (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion forming on both inners sill`s
o/s/rear seat belt case broken
oil leak
rear diff leak
wipers not tested
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel filler hose cracked /deteriorated at fuel tank o/s/r
n/s/r bump stop rubber missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel filler hose cracked /deteriorated at fuel tank o/s/r
n/s/r bump stop rubber missing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
battery insecure
drivers seat base collapsed (but seat secure)
n/s/f tractor joint leaking oil
n/s/r seatbelt release cover missing
propshaft rear u/j rubber cracked
corrosion to inner sills boot floor pan
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches within seatbelt presribed areas
corrosion to offside rear floorpan within seatbelt prescribed area
corrosion to rear chassis rails
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches within seatbelt presribed areas
corrosion to offside rear floorpan within seatbelt prescribed area
corrosion to rear chassis rails
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tractor joint slightly leaking
nearside rear brake disc slightly scored
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering box slight leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering box slight leak
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R649 GWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 R649 GWK, 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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R649 GWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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