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R36 WPO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,054 mi
Last recorded160,054 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 WPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 160,054 miles

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

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

Rear propshaft rebber poor

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2016 160,016 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Rear propshaft rebber poor

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Dec 2014 154,786 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 154,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2013 146,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 136,313 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 133,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 131,085 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s front hub seal leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 128,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 128,011 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 121,465 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 121,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 116,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 110,778 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 110,778 miles

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

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

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

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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R36 WPO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R36 WPO, 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 R36 WPO registered?

R36 WPO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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