MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear propshaft rubber donut rubber split
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
CHASSIS CORRODED
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
UNDERSIDE HEAVILY SOILED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
CHASSIS CORRODED
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
UNDERSIDE HEAVILY SOILED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general corrosion under vehicle borderline in places.
nearside front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn
rear brake discs and pads worn
wipers deteriorated
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
auto gearbox fluid leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R799 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 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 R799 WEV, 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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R799 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.
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