MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front/rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of tie bar front mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear body crossmember (6.1.B.1a)
n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing
n/s and o/s/r chassis rails showing corrosion
n/s inner sill starting to show corrosion
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
steering box leaking oil slightly
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing
n/s inner sill starting to show corrosion
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
o/s/f hub upper trunion worn
rear body crossmember corroded around body mountings
steering box leaking oil slightly
front anti roll bar bushes oil soaked and swollen
n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar links worn
n/s inner sill startingto show some corrosion
rear body crossmember corroding
rear body mountings corroding
slight movement in o/s/f upper swivel
Oil leak
movement pressent in o/s/f hub swivel
n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes oil, soaked
n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing
Both n/s/r and o/s/r axle rebound pads missing on chassis.
Both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber upper bushes slightly worn.
N/s inner center sill section on body showing corrosion.
Propshaft rear flexible coupling splitting.
Slight coprrosion present around n/s/r and o/s/r body mountings
Slight leak on PAS pipe at n/s/f.
Trailer lighting socket slightly damaged and tempory secured.
interior mirror missing
o/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing.
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
brake pull to n/s/f
centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing
front exhaust flexy joint blowing slightly
n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes swollen with oil contamination
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
o/s/f tyre cracking around side walls
rear chassis bump stops missing
rear crossmember around n/s and o/s body mountings corroding
slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing
steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f showing corrosion
towbar electrical socket cover damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brake pull to n/s/f
centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing
front exhaust flexy joint blowing slightly
n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes swollen with oil contamination
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
o/s/f tyre cracking around side walls
rear chassis bump stops missing
rear crossmember around n/s and o/s body mountings corroding
slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing
steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f showing corrosion
towbar electrical socket cover damaged
front anti roll bar bushes swollen with oil
front flexy exhaust section corroding
n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing
n/s/f brake disc worn thin
n/s/f indicator lens damaged
o/s inner sill corroding
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding near seat belt anchor point
rear propshaft rubber coupling split
steering box drop arm ball joint slight movement pressent
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/r and o/s/r body mounting prescribed areas slightly corroded.
o/s/r suspension rebound pad missing.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak from engine †exhaust has a slight leak †slight play in both front and rear anti roll bar bushes
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
both frt wheels slight play in wheel bearings
both rear tyres tread low
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R854 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R854 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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R854 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 1997.
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