MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,196 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Body corroded / rear panel
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Inner Wing corroded
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control Body corroded (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis /marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by fuel tank /marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Chassis /marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Inner Wing corroded
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condtion (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
Oil leak on engine ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to body mounting at front of sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rear of hub (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion below the brake servo,close to body mounting, (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to body mounting at front of sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at end of sill on inner wheel arch o/s/r (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condtion (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
Oil leak on engine ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear mudflap mounting brackets corroded away
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play minor amount of play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear mudflap bracket corroded away
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S front outrigger excessive corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 2nd from steering box has play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer box (7.1.2)
Fuel tank insecure tank strapping corroded away (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1st from steering box play in joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened drop link worn (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S front outrigger has excessive corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened drop link worn (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear mudflap mounting brackets corroded away
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play minor amount of play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear mudflap bracket corroded away
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
N/S/F + O/S/Front inner wings corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
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R884 GFF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R884 GFF, 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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R884 GFF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1997.
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