MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f bumper has damage
boot floor corroding
drivers seat base collapsed
offside & nearside chassis corroding
offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding
offside & nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
boot lid unable to open
drivers seat base collapsed
all four shock absorbers weak
boot floor corroding
offside & nearside chassis corroding
offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding
offside & nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area for test
Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area for test
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area for test
Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area for test
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
play in nearside swivel hub
propshaft rear rubber coupling deteriorated
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
play in nearside swivel hub
propshaft rear rubber coupling deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
transfer box rear oil seal leaking-replacement recommended
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
transfer box rear oil seal leaking-replacement recommended
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bush
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bush
as per previous advisory notice
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight movement drop arm ball joint
condition of o/s and n/s rear shock absorber top bushes
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R912 WBC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R912 WBC, 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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R912 WBC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.
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