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97,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill near body mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil dripping on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor carpet showing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front swivel housings leaking.
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Half shaft leaking badly. (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front swivel housings leaking.
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sil (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasi (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr wheel bearing seal lecking oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R872 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 R872 VJW, 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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R872 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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