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R233 WOA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

223,185 mi
Last recorded223,185 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 WOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 223,185 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 213,657 miles

body panels corroded no sharp edges at time of test

general under body corrosion present

nsr tyre tread getting low

osr tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 205,362 miles

coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 197,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 192,541 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 187,844 miles

Nail in front tyre

water in o/s head lamp

Fail 13 May 2013 187,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nail in front tyre

water in o/s head lamp

Pass 2 May 2012 178,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 168,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 161,160 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2010 161,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 153,641 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2008 151,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 151,204 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 139,373 miles

windscreen

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2005 124,039 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bad engine oil leaks

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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R233 WOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R233 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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R233 WOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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