MOT Status
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163,947 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body sealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis covered in underseal
front suspension and components have age related corrosion
rear suspension and components have age related corrosion
underbody covered in underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside has general age related corrosion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside has general age related corrosion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside has general age related corrosion
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside has general age related corrosion
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear chassis has age related corrosion
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion Underside has corrosion to various areas & body mounts (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)
underside of body has been heavily shultz no visible corrotion to underside extensive work been cariedout
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear discs rusty
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear discs rusty
o/s/r disc rusty
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R738 VLS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 R738 VLS, 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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R738 VLS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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