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R477 UWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,060 mi
Last recorded228,060 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 228,060 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 228,811 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 228,284 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 228,284 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 227,733 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 227,159 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from swivel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

mud to underside of vehicle

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Dec 2014 226,405 miles

corroded behind both rear wheels not a prescribed area

rear seats removed

slight corrosion to nearside inner wing

slight play on rear axel ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2013 225,595 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 223,914 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 223,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 213,491 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

fuel pump damp

rear bumper missing

Fail 7 Jan 2010 213,426 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

fuel pump damp

rear bumper missing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 197,411 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 197,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 189,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 189,451 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 189,449 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in f/o/s king pin

Pass 6 Dec 2006 176,702 miles

brake fluid low

front and rear brake pads low

front and rear tyres different sizes

front prop shaft rear u/j worn

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge on limit

n/s front tyre small cuts on side wall

n/s o/s rear top shock absorber bushes side ways movement

n/s rear tyre on 2mm tread

rear prop shaft rubber coupling splitting

slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2005 170,561 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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R477 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R477 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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R477 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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