MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,079 miAbove average mileage for this year
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CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front swivels front NSF OSF SLIGHT LEAK
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded corrosion all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front axle crome ball seals slight leak
Offside drop link slight play
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres pretruding slightly
engine oil leak
Coil spring corroded corrosion all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front axle crome ball seals slight leak
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced clean connction (4.1.4 (a))
Offside drop link slight play
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres pretruding slightly
engine oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
engine oil leak
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
no rear seats fitted at time of test
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety hub oil seal leaking onto disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
no rear seats fitted at time of test
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
note.heavy undersealed
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B PILLAR and inner chassis section (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B PILLAR and inner chassis section (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front minor cut on inner sidewall of the nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking suspect leak off pipes (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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 inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE both front discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front minor cut on inner sidewall of the nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
centre floors corroded
front inner wheel archs corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear inner sill corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear centre seat belt clasp damaged
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
centre floors corroded
front inner wheel archs corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear inner sill corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear centre seat belt clasp damaged
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion n/s+o/s centre floors
n/s front inner arch holed + corroded
n/s+o/s front inner wing bay holed + corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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 Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion n/s+o/s centre floors
n/s front inner arch holed + corroded
n/s+o/s front inner wing bay holed + corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front inner wing corroded around battery area
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front inner wing corroded around battery area
slight corrosion on rear of o/s sill
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
rear seats in folded position belts not tested
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
rear seats in folded position belts not tested
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion centre rear brake pipe
corrosion n/s + o/s centre floors
corrosion o/s outer sill
corrosion o/s rear arch
engine oil low
o/s rear lower indicator not working
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear seats in stowed position belts not tested
slight corrosion on o/s front inner bay
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear seats in stowed position belts not tested
slight corrosion on o/s front inner bay
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
n/s rear floor holed and corroded
rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise corrosion to n/s rear floor
advise corrosion to o/s front body mounting
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R659 BKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 R659 BKG, 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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R659 BKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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