MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessively corroded (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
battery insecure
excessive engine & gear box oil leaks
prop shaft rubber joint deteriorated
this vehicle body is excessively corroded
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
offside mirror glass cracked
rear prop rubber joint split
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear most wheel arch corroded
nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
offside mirror glass cracked
oil light on at idle
rear discs pitted
rear prop rubber joint split
bad oil leak on engine slight blow on exhaust
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
propshaft rubber joint at rear axle slightly deteriorated/split
rear brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded
rear mudwings rotted away and wings insecure
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front and offside rear bump stops missing
propshaft rubber joint at rear axle slightly deteriorated/split
rear brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded
rear mudwings rotted away and wings insecure
rear wiper blade split
slight weep from nearside front tractor joint seal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R756 SJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R756 SJB, 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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R756 SJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.
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