MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,797 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/S and O/S inner sills badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front coil springs corroded
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour In the bumper (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Both front coil springs corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour In the bumper (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both more movement than usual (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front movement in front propshaft rear universal joint
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both more movement than usual (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front movement in front propshaft rear universal joint
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s bulk head panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers becoming weak
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis/boot flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear seat belt receiver outer cover missing
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s bulkhead panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan joint with wheel arch panel rusting badly (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s & o/s body mounting panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis next to shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch panel next to seat belt anchor point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear seat belt receiver outer cover missing
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s bulkhead panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan joint with wheel arch panel rusting badly (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f bulkhead panel at body mounting rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody/chassis (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Track rod end loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of bump stop (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f bulkhead panel at body mounting rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody/chassis (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s outer sills at rear end (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s/rear wheel arch panels (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion underbody/rear boot flooring (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rusted badly (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
underbody /chassis/outer sill panels rusting badly
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
underbody /chassis/outer sill panels rusting badly
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)
Oil leak
n/s/front bulkhead panal rusting badly
outer sill panals rusting
underbody/chassis rusting in places
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
Oil leak
n/s/front bulkhead panal rusting badly
outer sill panals rusting
underbody/chassis rusting in places
Oil leak
both side steps. frames rusted badly
Oil leak
o/s/front hud assembly leaking badly
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/front bulk head panal rusting badly
o/s/rear brake disc rusting
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/front bulk head panal rusting badly
o/s/rear brake disc rusting
oil leak on engine
unable to check brake pipes fully due to protective coatings
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R976 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 R976 HAT, 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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R976 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.
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