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R49 WCS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,170 mi
Last recorded131,170 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 WCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 131,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to fully inspect various brake pipes due to pipes being covered with Shultz like substance (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to various areas underside of body structure

Fail 1 Dec 2015 131,166 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking underside center/rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to fully inspect various brake pipes due to pipes being covered with Shultz like substance (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to various areas underside of body structure

Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,593 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,710 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 117,710 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

o/s/r seat belt reciever outer cover missing

Fail 31 Jul 2012 110,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

o/s/r seat belt reciever outer cover missing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 103,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,917 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise rear tyres sid wall

Fail 28 Jul 2009 92,425 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 85,112 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2007 85,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,555 miles

engine oil leak

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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R49 WCS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R49 WCS, 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 R49 WCS registered?

R49 WCS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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