MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch but not structural area
corrosion n/s/r body mount area but body secured
corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch but not within structural area
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under side (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens holed (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under side (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on top side (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg outer (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch but not structural area
corrosion n/s/r body mount area but body secured
corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch but not within structural area
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
no rear seats fitted at the time of test
Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
no rear seats fitted at the time of test
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
spare tyre is flat
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Oil leak
front brakes corroded & worn
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front brakes corroded & worn
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All four brake discs slightly scored/pitted, need to be changed next service intrerval.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R909 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R909 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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R909 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 1997.
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