MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bad engine oil leaks
brake test not carried out due to power steering not working
drivers door difficult to open
exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition
lift in steering box pinion
nearside front tyre worn to limit
play in rear wheel bearings
rear bump stops missing
rear chassis corroded and covered in mud, unable to fully view
strong smell of diesel under bonnet
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
bad engine oil leaks
brake test not carried out due to power steering not working
exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition
lift in steering box pinion
nearside front tyre worn to limit
nearside headlamp poorly secured
play in rear wheel bearings
rear bump stops missing
rear chassis corroded and covered in mud, unable to fully view
strong smell of diesel under bonnet
engine oil leaks
play in steering box
power steering noisey
slight lift in o/s/f hub
underside corroded in places
underside muddy
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
engine oil leaks.
play in steering box.
power steering noisey.
slight lift in o/s/f hub.
underside corroded in places.
underside muddy.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both sides rear bump stops missing
n/s/r bumper end cap missing
pas steering noisey
unable to view all brake pads fully
wipers split on ends
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both sides rear bump stops missing
n/s/r bumper end cap missing
pas steering noisey
unable to view all brake pads fully
wipers split on ends
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
dampness around steering box
engine oil leaks
front metal brake pipes corroded
underside of vehicle corroded in places
dampness around steering box
engine oil leaks
front metal brake pipes corroded
underside of vehicle corroded in places
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
ALL BUSHES AND COVERS PERISHED
BODY MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED
BOTH OUTERSILLS CORRODED AND WEAK
ENGINE OIL LEAKS
MOVEMENT IN O/S/F HUB
PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM
TESTED VERY MUDDY
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED IN PLACES
engine has an oil leak
front axle leaking grease at outer joint
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight leak from steering box
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight leak from steering box
Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
battery insecure
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R845 VOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R845 VOJ, 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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R845 VOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 1997.
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