MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DISCOVERYs year 1991

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Pass percent:49.76%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DISCOVERY year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:2,299 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	394
Headlamp aim out of alignment	290
Registration plate lamp issues	125
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	123
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	113
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	94
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	89
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	87
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	86
Registration plate issues	64
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	64
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	56
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	50
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	48
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	46
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	31
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	31
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	27
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	25
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Windscreen has damage	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	20
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	20
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	17
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	17
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	14
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	13
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	12
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	12
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	12
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	11
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	10
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	9
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	8
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	7
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	6
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	5
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4

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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DISCOVERYs year 1991

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