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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing bulk head under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside outer track rod joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body work corroded various places
corrosion showing in chassis
inner and outer sills corroded
registration plates deteriorated
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pandhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pandhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion showing in chassis
corrosion showing various places
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner a bar arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner a bar arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis where fuel tank strap mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel tank slightly loose mounting strap corroded through but cannot move from mounting above chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings,both sills,floors,rear wheelboxes+sill ends,door shuts,body mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping/wept on limit (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in patches (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in patches (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush +o/s lower shocker cups deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing/corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills,hloors,wheel boxes,inner wings,body mountings etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box leaking on limit (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear tyres starting to get lower+treadwear slightly uneven etc
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelbox (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint boot deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills,hloors,wheel boxes,inner wings,body mountings etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box leaking on limit (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear tyres starting to get lower+treadwear slightly uneven etc
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box on limit (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body mounts/out riggers showing corrosion
rear tyres starting to get lower on edges+slight perishing starting
wheelboxes/inner wings,inner+outer siils.floors ect showing corrosion/corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box on limit (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body mounts/out riggers showing corrosion
rear tyres starting to get lower on edges+slight perishing starting
wheelboxes/inner wings,inner+outer siils.floors ect showing corrosion/corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil on limit (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
alt drive belt slightly noisy
body mounts/outriggers showing corrosion
chassis showing corrosion in places
chassis showing corrosion in places
exhaust showing deterioration
front wheelboxes/inner wings,rear wheelboxes,inner+outer sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front inner sills/body mounts,out riggers corroded/corroded+holed outside prescribed area
n/s inner+outer sill corroded on limit
rear numberplate cracked/deteriorated
sills,sill ends,rear wheelboxes,floors,body mountings,b pillars,chassis in places etc showing corrosion/corroded
steering box weeping on limit
swivel joint weep
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a/bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
front tyre treadwear slightly uneven
front wheel boxes/inner wings,inner+outer sills,body mountings,floor,chassis in places etc showing corrosion/corroded+n/s sill on limit
o/s front fog not working
pas box weeping ion limit
rear numberplate lights dim
rear numberplate showing deterioration
rear tyres treadwear uneven/stepped+starting to get lower
swivel joints weeping
o/s side repeater poor
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both track rod arm joint dust seals deteriorated
both track rod ends have slight play
brake discs
footbrake feels slightly poor
front swivel joints weeping
numberplate lights dim
numberplate slightly deteriorated
rear suspension a bar ball joint dust seal deteriorated on limit
rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear
steering box weeping on limit
wheelboxes/inner wings,boot floors,rear wheelboxes,sills,body mountings,chassis in places etc showing corrosion/corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both track rod arm joint dust seals deteriorated
both track rod ends have slight play
brake discs
footbrake feels slightly poor
front swivel joints weeping
numberplate lights dim
numberplate slightly deteriorated
o/s side repeater poor
rear suspension a bar ball joint dust seal deteriorated on limit
rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear
steering box weeping on limit
wheelboxes/inner wings,boot floors,rear wheelboxes,sills,body mountings,chassis in places etc showing corrosion/corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on corroded limit (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (5.2.6)
b,pillar corroded on limit
body mountings showing corrosion
footbrake feels slightly poor
front+rear wheelboxes,sills,floors,bootfloor etc showing corrosion/corroded/on limit
n/s front door slightly hard to open from outside
pas box weeping on limit
rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear
swivel joint weep
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front+caliper pipes showing corrosion/corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s+n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s+n/s front+rear (5.2.6)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
boot floor+floors corroded
both front swivel joints weeping
both rear wheelboxes corroded on limit
inner+outer sills,body mountings,seatbelt mounts etc showing corrosion/corroded
n/s door hard to open from outside
n/s front wheelbearing has slight play
o/s rear seatbelt clasp plastic shroud missing
pas box weeping on limit
sills corroded on limit
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s b pillar (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front+caliper pipes showing corrosion/corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s+n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s+n/s front+rear (5.2.6)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
boot floor+floors corroded
both front swivel joints weeping
both rear wheelboxes corroded on limit
inner+outer sills,body mountings,seatbelt mounts etc showing corrosion/corroded
n/s door hard to open from outside
n/s front wheelbearing has slight play
o/s rear seatbelt clasp plastic shroud missing
pas box weeping on limit
sills corroded on limit
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
b,pillars,boot floor showing slight corrosion
front disc inner faces showing slight pitting
front swivel joint weeping
inner+outer sills,floors,front+rear wheelboxes/inner wings etc showing corrosion/corroded
o/s numberplate light dim
pas pipes/bottle weeping
steering box weeping on limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake disc inner face sligtly pitted
inner+outer sills,all floor pans inc boot,front+rear wheelboxes,b pillars etc showing corrosion/corroded
numberplate lights slightly dim
o/s swivel joint weeping
pas pipes/bottle weeping
steering box weeping on limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front inner wings/wheelboxes showing corrosion/corroded
number plate lights slightly dim
o/s front swivel joint has slight weep
pas header bottle pipes weeping
steering box weeping
tyres have slightly uneven treadwear
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres have uneven treadwear+getting lower
both inner+outer sills,b pillars,floor pans and rear boot floor showing corrosion/corroded
front brake disc inner faces corroded
front+rear wheelboxes showing corrosion/corroded
pas header pipes weeping
slight weep on swivel joints
steering box weeping
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front and rear brake pipes corroded
front and rear floor panels and sills
front swivel joints weaping
front tyres uneavean tread wear
offside front inner wing corroded
rear arches/wheel boxes showing corrosion
rear discs worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear wheel arches+o/s front wheel box +all floors and sills showing corrsion
n/s wiper blade
steering box weeping+fluid weeping
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s rear tyre treadwear uneven
power steering box weeping
power steering fluid leak at front
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre treadwear uneven
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front wiper blades split
o/s rear tyre tread wear uneven
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R887 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R887 MCF, 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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R887 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.
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