MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,468 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s side front whell bearing slight noise
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front drive joints worn
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside & offside rear inner arches corroded
offside front inner arch corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside & offside rear inner arches corroded
offside front inner arch corroded
Both rear bump stops missing.
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both rear bump stops missing.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Corrosion to offside C.post/inner wheel arch becoming excessive.
Exhaust mid box corroded and starting to blow.
Offside rear mud flap and inner arch panel about to fall off.
Front and rear brake pads apear low.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front and rear brake pads apear low.
Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit.
Offside front suspension,Chassis and axle contaminated with oil and or power steering fluid. †Fuel lift pump apears new,oil may have been from failed unit?
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R982 TUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R982 TUD, 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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R982 TUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1997.
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