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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Boot floor corroded .
Brake pedal travel and brake performance only just meets requirements .
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner sill holed and rusted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing . (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Fuel tank insecure Mounting broken . (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Seat belt missing Sockets (7.1.2 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sound deadening material insecure Engine bay . (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner sill holed and rusted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill /inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area /at shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component insecure steering damper bushes excessive play (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear quater panel insecure
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure in bumper damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle top ball joint boot perished
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear quarter panel insecure
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front seat in poor condition
Offside Rear light lens damaged in bumper
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working in bumper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working in bumper (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear quarter panel insecure
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front seat in poor condition
Offside Rear light lens damaged in bumper
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body corrosion
rear foot step damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body corrosion
rear foot step damaged
Nearside Front fog lamp assembly insecure in bumper
Nearside Rear quarter panel insecure / wheel arch area
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)
Oil leak engine area ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working in bumper (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing x 3 on back seat stalks (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog lamp assembly insecure in bumper
Nearside Rear quarter panel insecure / wheel arch area
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)
Oil leak engine area ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear quarter panel insecure (arch end)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working in bumper (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear quarter panel insecure (arch end)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working in bumper (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very thin (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle bumper rubbing on tyre (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box missing and pipe holed along to center box (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear bumper end cap insecure
brake fluid low
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
off/side/rear/ body damage
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
off/side/rear/ body damage
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
n/r rear mudflap insecure
o/s/ wiper rubber starting to split
n/r rear mudflap insecure
o/s/ wiper rubber starting to split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
near side and off side rear mud flap brackets rusted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R76 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.5%.
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 R76 BKJ, 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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R76 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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