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R370 WOV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,606 mi
Last recorded170,606 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 WOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 170,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tested in wet condition

under body has age related corrosion at various places but not weak

Fail 6 Jul 2025 170,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tested in wet condition

under body has age related corrosion at various places but not weak

Pass 28 Nov 2023 166,617 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 160,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 153,841 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 146,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 146,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 137,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 135,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 135,970 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 134,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 125,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 117,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 110,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 102,792 miles

Centre Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 96,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,167 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 89,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,070 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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R370 WOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R370 WOV, 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 R370 WOV registered?

R370 WOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R370 WOV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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