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R467 WOV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,619 mi
Last recorded142,619 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 WOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 142,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 139,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 136,356 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 134,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 124,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 123,877 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,526 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,300 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,680 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 118,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 117,132 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 116,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 115,852 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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R467 WOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R467 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 R467 WOV registered?

R467 WOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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