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R458 UWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,316 mi
Last recorded137,316 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold areas (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 131,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 124,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leaking from engine

slight leak from front exhaust joints

track rod end rubbers badly perished

Fail 17 Dec 2013 124,339 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leaking from engine

slight leak from front exhaust joints

track rod end rubbers badly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,124 miles

Oil leak

front springs are coroaded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

dampness around steering box

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 106,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

dampness around steering box

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,498 miles

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

dampness around steering box

exhaust rusty

front coil springs rusty

oil leak

play in front axle bushes

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jan 2011 96,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

dampness around steering box

exhaust rusty

front coil springs rusty

oil leak

play in front axle bushes

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,622 miles

offside front shocker lower bush worn

offside rear door step corroded

rear pads low

rear shocker upper bushes worn

Pass 24 Dec 2008 78,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,576 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 64,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 54,497 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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R458 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R458 UWL, 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 R458 UWL registered?

R458 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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