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R389 WNT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,368 mi
Last recorded61,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 WNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,368 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 61,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,041 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 57,035 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill , under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut and under arch (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,459 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 54,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of B-pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,259 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,819 miles

Rear propshaft coupling cracking.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,965 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,559 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,288 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,169 miles

Offside drag link end boot split.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,560 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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R389 WNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R389 WNT, 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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R389 WNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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