MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner wing badly corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror damaged not part of test (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Rear rear brake pipes coved in paint seam two be ok
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side (6.1.B.2)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front bumper inscure
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 tyres start to perish
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side front tyre 3mm
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all r seats missing
ex center mount damaged
nsr indicator damaged
osf ind damaged
rear seats removed
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear seats removed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust corroded
some corrosion on o/s/ outer sill
exhaust corroded
some corrosion on o/s/ outer sill
front no.plate,bumper loose
fuel tank filler tube perished
o/s floor and sills corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front no.plate,bumper loose
fuel tank filler tube perished
o/s floor and sills corroded
rear sidelamp inop
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front no,plate loose secured only by wire
o/s/r body mount corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front no,plate loose secured only by wire
o/s/r body mount corroded
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
rear rubber coupling on propshaft is worn slightly
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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R894 VYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 R894 VYB, 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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R894 VYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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