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R232 UOW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,364 mi
Last recorded164,364 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 UOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 164,364 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 164,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 153,413 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 153,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 149,973 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 149,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 138,337 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaks around engine/gearbox areas

slight oil/grease seepages around offside front outer hub seal areas

Pass 7 Dec 2010 124,723 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 124,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 108,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,206 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 93,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 84,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 81,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 76,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

movement in front steering ball joints

oil leak from front diff

oil leak from o/s/f swivel

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

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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R232 UOW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R232 UOW, 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 R232 UOW registered?

R232 UOW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R232 UOW safe to buy?

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