MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
284,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
oil leak
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body too chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember too chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body too chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside rear body to chassis mount forward of axle insecure
nearside rearmost body to chassis mount insecure
o/f/r bump stop missing
offside rearmost body to chassis mount insecure
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside sills slightley corroded.
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear wiper blade split
rear wiper blade split
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R665 FTL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R665 FTL, 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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R665 FTL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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