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R295 WJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 WJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2017 115,010 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 112,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 99,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 96,175 miles

some inner sill corrosion nearside

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,090 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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R295 WJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R295 WJW, 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 R295 WJW registered?

R295 WJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R295 WJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 WJW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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