MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,196 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front headlamp faded
both front hub seals slight oil leak
both outer sills covered by side steps
engine oil leak
gearbox/tranfer box oil leak
some light corrosion to underside of vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine oil leak
offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
engine oil leak
offside rear and nearside rear brake discs corroding
offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R709 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R709 BMV, 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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R709 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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