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R483 UWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

235,154 mi
Last recorded235,154 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 235,154 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 223,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 212,384 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 207,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leak in power steering box sills.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 207,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak in power steering box sills.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 201,846 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 201,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 201,724 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 199,583 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corroad

n/s/r inner tyer wall starting to perish

n/s/r seat belt stork casing broken

o/s/r top shock absorber bush has slight play

rear brake discs slightly pited

Pass 28 May 2009 193,388 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 193,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 181,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 172,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 161,405 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 161,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R483 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R483 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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What year was R483 UWL registered?

R483 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R483 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 UWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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