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R47 WTP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,447 mi
Last recorded163,447 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 WTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 163,447 miles

All four track rod end dust cover boots slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

O/S front inner door sill corrosion (holed)

O/S front swivel hub slight weep of oil

O/S rear body mount slight corrosion

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

Pass 14 May 2024 163,013 miles

Slight chip in front windscreen

Pass 2 May 2023 162,623 miles

All four steering arm ball joint dust covers perishing

Fail 2 May 2023 162,623 miles

All four steering arm ball joint dust covers perishing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 162,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 162,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 160,681 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 159,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear door sill light corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front swival joint slight leak

Pass 20 Dec 2018 58,606 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 156,648 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 152,347 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 150,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 148,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 146,872 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 143,617 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 139,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 136,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 133,147 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 129,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 123,970 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 114,601 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 105,307 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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R47 WTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R47 WTP, 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 R47 WTP registered?

R47 WTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R47 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 WTP shows 22 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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