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R466 WOV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,277 mi
Last recorded232,277 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 WOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2012 232,277 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside front wheels

Pass 25 Jan 2011 228,382 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 220,302 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 216,146 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 216,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 208,327 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side headlight glass cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2006 125,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 125,109 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R466 WOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R466 WOV, 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 R466 WOV registered?

R466 WOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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