MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,301 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle trailing arm front bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle trailing arm front bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis by shock up mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system by middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear body mount behind bumper corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section just before axle small hole (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both rear body mounts just before rear wheels deteriorated/perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated front swivel joint seal is leaking on to front brake (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear hub seal is leaking on to rear disc (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear shock lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering box is covered in oil but possible pipe above box is leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section just before axle small hole (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both rear body mounts just before rear wheels deteriorated/perished
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering box & brake pads & discs cleaned.ok at time of test
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture In Lense (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil Leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front hub seals leaking
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front hub seals leaking
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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R832 XKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R832 XKX, 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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R832 XKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.
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