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R475 WOV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,427 mi
Last recorded140,427 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 WOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 140,427 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 128,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 126,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 122,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 120,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 117,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 109,427 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 109,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 87,478 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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R475 WOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R475 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 R475 WOV registered?

R475 WOV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R475 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 WOV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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