MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,301 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner left front sill corroded but not excessive
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all welding painted at time of test
both very rear seats removed at time of test
engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay
under body covers obstruct view to some components on the underside
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play left (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower floor/sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded very rear (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rearlower floor/sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded very rear (x2) (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay
under body covers obstruct view to some components on the underside
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
genarel under body corrotion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner to outer sill) (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner to outer sill) (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil leak
engine water leak
off side rear suspension bump stop missing
Fuel system component leaking top of engine (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by abs pump (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil leak
engine water leak
off side rear suspension bump stop missing
Rear light in bumper n/s not working
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear light in bumper n/s not working
brake pipes accross rear axle starting to corode
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake pads low n/s
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes accross rear axle starting to corode
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake pads low n/s
rear light in bumper not working
brake pipes to both rear calipers starting to corode
front number plate poor
o/s outer sill getting weak in places
brake pipes to both rear brake calipers starting to corode
front number plate poor
spare tyre below limit
engine has a water leak
nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty
nearside rear sill getting weak
oil showing at steering box
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front 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)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
engine has a water leak
nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty
nearside rear sill getting weak
oil showing at steering box
oil showing at power steering box
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside 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)
oil showing at power steering box
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion started to off side door shut
front discs worn
play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front to rear metal pipes corroded
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R687 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R687 PBM, 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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R687 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.
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