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112,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Welded plate in footwell has come detached (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
Oil leak, but not excessive both outer seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
centre exhaust mounting broken off.
item removed from windscreen which would result in mot failure.
no rear seats fitted at time of test.
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
only front seats fitted at time of test.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
only front seats fitted at time of test.
front tyres worn
nearside front swivel hub slight oil leak
nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded badly
front tyres close to limit
nearside rear top shock bushes
advise both front tyres worn on outer edge
advise corrosion rear discs
advise n/s/f axle bush worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R862 LAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 R862 LAM, 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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R862 LAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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