CarVerify

Free Car Check

R366 WYB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 WYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 115,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 114,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019

Rear chassis weld repairs and corrosion

exhaust flexi slight leak

front to rear brake pipe poor routing

oil leak

outer sills corroded heavily

Fail 8 Oct 2019

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis weld repairs and corrosion

Stop lamp(s) not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi slight leak

front to rear brake pipe poor routing

oil leak

outer sills corroded heavily

Pass 19 Dec 2015 111,481 miles

extensive welding to underside of vehicle and all repairs undersealed

front bump stops missing

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front hub leaking

offside front seat belt stalk broken

rear hubs leaking

rear seats and seat belts removed

rear upper inner arches corroded

steering box leaking

wipers split

Fail 5 Dec 2015 111,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread not fixed to front (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and not welded to standard (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and not welded to standard (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

front bump stops missing

nearside and offside rear hubs leaking

nearside and offside rear upper inner wheel arches corroded

nearside door mirror broken

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front hub leaking

offside front stalk broken

rear seat belts and seats removed

steering box leaking

wiper blades split

Fail 3 Dec 2015 110,998 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

brake test not carried out due to faults

ns/f and os/f sills slightly corroded

ns/f wiper damaged

ns/mirror missing

os/f seatbelt buckle casing damaged

propshaft worn

rear chassis has slight corrosion

slight play in ns/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2014 106,036 miles

All tyres cracking badly in tread section

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Corrosion in NSR chassis leg but not in prescribed area

NS wiper blade in poor condition

OSF seat belt reel in poor condition and incomplete

Fail 2 Dec 2014 105,958 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

All tyres cracking badly in tread section

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Corrosion in NSR chassis leg but not in prescribed area

NS wiper blade in poor condition

OSF seat belt reel in poor condition and incomplete

Fail 13 Nov 2014 105,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

All tyres cracking badly in tread section

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front steering link rod bent

NS wiper blade in poor condition

NSF indicator lens broken and may show incorrect colour when light works

OSF seat belt reel in poor condition and incomplete

Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,300 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 97,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,277 miles

wiper blades poor condition,n/s front sphere seeping n/s front brake pads wearing little bit low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,638 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking slightly

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside and offside rear door shuts slightly corroded (near lower seat belt mounts)

Nearside headlamp image poor

Nearside rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

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

Offside front inner wheel arch (top) slightly corroded

Oil leaking

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Smoke level high, 2 tests needed

Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,638 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both front swivel joints leaking slightly

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside and offside rear door shuts slightly corroded (near lower seat belt mounts)

Nearside headlamp image poor

Nearside rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

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

Offside front inner wheel arch (top) slightly corroded

Oil leaking

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Smoke level high, 2 tests needed

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,158 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,120 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight PAS fluid leak

Smoke level high

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 54,033 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 54,033 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R366 WYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R366 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R366 WYB?

You can check the full history of R366 WYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R366 WYB registered?

R366 WYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R366 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 WYB shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R366 WYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R366 WYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.