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R414 FWU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,892 mi
Last recorded152,892 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 FWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 152,892 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 145,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,051 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 131,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 126,889 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 111,407 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 105,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,372 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 102,372 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sills both rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 99,847 miles

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

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

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

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

The front offside tyre (on lock ) is very close to the suspension arm

The rear offside brake disc is in very poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 92,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Oct 2007 87,457 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 75,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R414 FWU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R414 FWU, 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 R414 FWU registered?

R414 FWU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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