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R329 LWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 LWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 162,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

vehicle waxoyled

Fail 6 Oct 2015 162,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

vehicle waxoyled

Pass 1 Oct 2014 155,977 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes wax oiled

n/s/f axle swivel housing has slight oil leak

underside of car wax oiled

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 24 Sep 2014 155,889 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Oil leak

brake pipes wax oiled

n/s/f axle swivel housing has slight oil leak

underside of car wax oiled

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 11 Oct 2013 149,743 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 149,743 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 142,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes waxoyled

Fail 4 Oct 2012 142,126 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 7 Oct 2011 138,555 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 138,555 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 133,813 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 128,340 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 128,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 124,314 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 124,235 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 119,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 117,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 111,752 miles

under side of vecicle rusty.

Fail 30 Sep 2005 111,752 miles

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

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

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)

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)

near side rearmud flap insecure.

rear floor area rusty.

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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R329 LWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R329 LWP, 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 R329 LWP registered?

R329 LWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R329 LWP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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