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R210 VWO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,247 mi
Last recorded123,247 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 VWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 123,247 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 109,972 miles

engine oil leak

front propshaft uj worn to excess

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

nsr valence corroded

osf inner sill (foot well corroded)

osf nsf brake discs scored

Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,898 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 93,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F TYRE WRONG DIRECTION

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,660 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,974 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R210 VWO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R210 VWO, 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 R210 VWO registered?

R210 VWO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R210 VWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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