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R35 WTP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,233 mi
Last recorded175,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 WTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 175,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch section inside rear door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner bay panel and under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis rail plates not welded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail broken (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2014 166,411 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 166,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 157,580 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 148,915 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 139,550 miles

1.....surface rust on several rear steel brake pipes.....2.....slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.....3.....o/s and n/s door step frame rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 118,641 miles

sills and steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 110,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 102,165 miles

slight leak from steering box slight play in o/s ball swivel

Pass 6 Dec 2006 90,297 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 76,295 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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R35 WTP 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 83.3%.

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 R35 WTP, 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 R35 WTP registered?

R35 WTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R35 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 WTP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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