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R494 UWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

153,471 mi
Last recorded153,471 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 153,471 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,808 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 152,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 151,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 145,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 143,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,860 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 137,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 133,280 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 129,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,663 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,363 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,561 miles

both rear seat belts not tested due to seat folded away

Fail 8 Sep 2009 97,555 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear seat belts not tested due to seat folded away

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,802 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 78,784 miles

o/s/r seat belt visual check due to child seat fitted

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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R494 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R494 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 R494 UWL registered?

R494 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R494 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 UWL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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