MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear o/s boot floor slightly corroded
Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front n/s inner wheel arch slightly corroded
front o/s hub oil seal retaining ring corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front n/s inner wheel arch slightly corroded
front o/s hub oil seal retaining ring corroded
rear flexi prop joint slightly perrished
rear n/s and o/s bump stops missing
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch,both rear sills corroded,holed and corroded in tailgate aperture
slight movement in steering box drop arm
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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch,both rear sills corroded,holed and corroded in tailgate aperture
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front prop shaft rear u/j worn to excess
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R870 GDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R870 GDE, 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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R870 GDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 1997.
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