CarVerify

Free Car Check

R466 UWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,554 mi
Last recorded103,554 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 103,554 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear propshaft flexy coupling deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,554 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear propshaft flexy coupling deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2012 98,819 miles

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

rear flexy propshaft coupling cracked and deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear flexy propshaft coupling cracked and deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2011 89,506 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,720 miles

both outer sills getting corroded

both rear arches getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

existing repairs to both rear steps untidy but appear ok

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear discs showing signs of scoring

front turrets getting corroded

rear floors,floor crossmembers and rear chassis crossmember getting corroded

rear pads getting low

some play offside rear wheel bearing

some play steering box

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 85,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both outer sills getting corroded

both rear outer arches getting corroded

exhaust system getting corroded

existing repairs to both rear steps untidy but appear ok

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion and scoring

front turrets getting corroded

rear floors,floor crossmembers and rear chassis crossmember getting corroded

rear pads getting low

some play offside rear wheel bearing

some play steering box

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 3 May 2006 67,099 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R466 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R466 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R466 UWL?

You can check the full history of R466 UWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R466 UWL registered?

R466 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R466 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 UWL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R466 UWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R466 UWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.