MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside front inner wings corroded
nearside and offside rear coil springs heavily corroded
Corrosion under battery tray and opposite similar
Nearside rear (centre-row) seat belt lock damaged but working
Power steering hoses sweating
Various other areas of corrosion inc. holes
Wear in offside rear shock absorber top bush
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Corrosion under battery tray and opposite similar
Lower effort- offside rear foot brake
Nearside rear (centre-row) seat belt lock damaged but working
Power steering hoses sweating
Various other areas of corrosion inc. holes
Wear in offside rear shock absorber top bush
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil leak
general body corroded
general chassis corroded
n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing
o/s outer sill corroded
rear bump stops missing
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil leak
general body corroded
general chassis corroded
n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing
o/s outer sill corroded
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
engine & gearbox oil leaks
n/s/r tyre worn low/uneven wear
rear floor corroded
slight play in o/s drag link end/steering box end
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
engine & gearbox oil leaks
n/s/r tyre worn low/uneven wear
rear floor corroded
slight play in o/s drag link end/steering box end
engine oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front No plate deteriorated
o/s/r tyre worn uneven & punctured
slight engine oil leak
slight oil leak from hand brake drum
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front No plate deteriorated
o/s/r tyre worn uneven & punctured
slight engine oil leak
slight oil leak from hand brake drum
water leak poss water pump
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres worn uneven
front reg plate deteriorating
rear crossmember corroded o/s
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R680 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R680 MPY, 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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R680 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 1997.
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