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R290 WRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,957 mi
Last recorded125,957 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 WRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 125,957 miles

Body has general corrosion. Not within 300mm of strength point at this time.

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Blue tinge to front position lights (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel hose slightly damaged Tank Filler Hose cracked. (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,640 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,637 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner flitch corroded but not effecting any mounting points within 30cm

Nearside Front wiper split at ends but still clears the screen

Offside Front Lower windscreen has crack outside the wiper zone area

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 120,650 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front prop shaft has slight play in u j

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,578 miles

all offside seat belt ancorage point have been repaired and undersealed

front exhaust blowing at flexy joint

Fail 27 Aug 2014 117,534 miles

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,800 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 115,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 115,209 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 113,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 111,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,549 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 108,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 May 2008 98,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 96,145 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 96,144 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 93,962 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 88,419 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 88,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R290 WRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R290 WRN, 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 R290 WRN registered?

R290 WRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R290 WRN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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