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R382 WAW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,111 mi
Last recorded126,111 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 WAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 126,111 miles

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 126,111 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 119,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 113,451 miles

nearside rear brake pad wearing thin

nearside rear floor starting to split

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,196 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 95,021 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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R382 WAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R382 WAW, 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 R382 WAW registered?

R382 WAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R382 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 WAW shows 6 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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