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ExpiredMileage
173,773 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle has been converted from petrol to LPG
C orrosion in redra body crossmember/ tailgate shut panel, within 30 cm of body mounting but not yet likely to affect steering or braking. NB not within 30cm of tow bar mounting.
Corrosion in offside front inner bosy sill, within 30cm of body mounting but not yet likely to affect steering or braking. However advise attention,
Corrosion starting in nearside rear body sill end.
Engine oil leak.
Engine oil level is low.
Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.
Some corrosion at base of offside C post, within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting.
Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipe on axle casing and on front to rear metal brake pipes.
Some leakage of power steering fluid from steering box.
There is no central exhaust mounting. System is adequately secure but advise additional central mounting.
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
C orrosion in redra body crossmember/ tailgate shut panel, within 30 cm of body mounting but not yet likely to affect steering or braking. NB not within 30cm of tow bar mounting.
Corrosion in offside front inner bosy sill, within 30cm of body mounting but not yet likely to affect steering or braking. However advise attention,
Corrosion starting in nearside rear body sill end.
Engine oil leak.
Engine oil level is low.
Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.
Some corrosion at base of offside C post, within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting.
Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipe on axle casing and on front to rear metal brake pipes.
Some leakage of power steering fluid from steering box.
There is no central exhaust mounting. System is adequately secure but advise additional central mounting.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion in rear door/tailgate shut panel
fluid leak from base of steering box
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion in rear door/tailgate shut panel
fluid leak from base of steering box
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion in rear door/tailgate shut panel/crossmember, but not in specified area.
Front brake disc pads are wearing thin.
Leak of power steering fluid from base of steering box, but not yet excessive.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both headlights aiming high both adjusted
plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both headlights aiming high both adjusted
plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination
Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear lower saet belt mounting prescribed area
Slight front brake imbalance
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear lower saet belt mounting prescribed area
Secondary nearside rear position light not operating
Slight front brake imbalance
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside inner and outer front brake pads on limit.(1.5mm) !Advise replacement!
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R859 PPE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R859 PPE, 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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R859 PPE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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