MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside covered in underseal
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
car covered in under seal
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
car covered in under seal
Car Undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section exhaust holed due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front Diff Has Slight Moisture around Bearing Seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
underbody covered in shoots
Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all brake discs corroded
both front tyres perished
chassis corroded
nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all brake discs corroded
both front tyres perished
chassis corroded
nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis has slight corrosion
front transfer box has a seal leaking
offside front tyre perished
rear propshaft rubber at diff splitting
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis has slight corrosion
spring mounts have slight corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise front discs corroded slightly
advise rear seat belt locking mechanism exposed due to cover missing
both front steering balls have leaks from seals
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise cut on o/s/f tyre outer side wall
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R834 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R834 BBA, 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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R834 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.
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