MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
Spare tyre defective
corrosion at nearside rear intermidiate chassis mounting point
corrosion at off side front inner sill by chassis mounting point
corrosion at offside intermediate chassis mounting point
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
battery loose
corrosion found to nearside front inner wing outside any prescribed areas.
damage to nearside light lens present fog light bulb removed.
offside passenger rear door does not open from outside.
rear discs worn
rear reg plate lights dim not to excess.
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
battery loose
corrosion found to nearside front inner wing outside any prescribed areas.
offside passenger rear door does not open from outside.
rear discs worn
rear reg plate lights dim not to excess.
Battery insecure
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all discs worn
boot floor corroded to excess but not within perscribed area
both rear most body mounts corroded too excess but not likely to lead to displacement of body or effect brakeing or steering
n/s/r outer sill corroded but not within percribed area
o/s/f swivel joint seaping oil
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Battery insecure
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)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all discs worn
boot floor corroded to excess but not within perscribed area
both rear most body mounts corroded too excess but not likely to lead to displacement of body or effect brakeing or steering
n/s/r outer sill corroded but not within percribed area
o/s/f swivel joint seaping oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
serveral areas of corrosion found to inner front wheel arches not considerd excessive.
spare wheel loosely fitted!
washers poor
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/r passeger door will not open from outside.
serveral areas of corrosion found to inner front wheel arches not considerd excessive.
spare wheel loosely fitted!
washers poor
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R966 DTX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R966 DTX, 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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R966 DTX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 1997.
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