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R230 WOA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,780 mi
Last recorded129,780 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 WOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 129,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,876 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 126,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 117,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 109,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 102,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 87,654 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 78,008 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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R230 WOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R230 WOA, 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 R230 WOA registered?

R230 WOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R230 WOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 WOA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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