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R415 WSB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,607 mi
Last recorded189,607 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 WSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 189,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 187,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 185,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside covered in shutz/under seal

Pass 30 Mar 2022 184,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside covered in shutz/under seal

Pass 10 May 2019 184,609 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

underside covered in shutz/under seal

Pass 28 Nov 2016 183,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear A frame (2.4.G.2)

boot floor area corroded

both front hub seals leaking. off side front one bad

exhaust deteriorated

rear chassis corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 25 Nov 2015 174,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear bump stops missing

engine oil leak

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 165,198 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 154,334 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 154,334 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 14 Nov 2013 154,261 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s n/s front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 143,705 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 133,590 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 121,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 110,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,499 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 89,736 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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R415 WSB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R415 WSB, 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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R415 WSB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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