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R109 FWX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,019 mi
Last recorded131,019 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 FWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 131,019 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,113 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,182 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 127,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,748 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 123,748 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 118,187 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 118,187 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 110,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,568 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 107,568 miles

Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 103,731 miles

nearside rear indicator lamp unit cracked

offside front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2008 103,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear indicator lamp unit cracked

offside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2007 99,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 93,534 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stop missing - n/s

Fail 3 Nov 2006 93,534 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bump stop missing - n/s

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 85,685 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R109 FWX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R109 FWX, 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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What year was R109 FWX registered?

R109 FWX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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