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R499 UWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,251 mi
Last recorded167,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 167,251 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside rear inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 and o/s front under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 163,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 157,503 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 151,543 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

steering damper bushes becoming worn

various bushes becoming corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 151,505 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

steering damper bushes becoming worn

underside becoming corroded

various bushes becoming corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 144,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 137,211 miles

corosion to front body mount areas

Pass 13 May 2011 129,620 miles

front pads low

n s shock bush worn

Pass 27 May 2010 123,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,586 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 116,585 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 114,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal sticks

Pass 19 Apr 2007 108,927 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 105,592 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2004 87,943 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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R499 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 86.7%.

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 R499 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 R499 UWL registered?

R499 UWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R499 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 UWL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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