MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
In hub / cv joint seals slight leakage
Nearside Front body mount corroded
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front body mount corroded
Offside Front under drivers door corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Oil leak
both outer sills corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear prop shaft poor condition
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R980 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R980 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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R980 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.
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