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R594 DWC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,584 mi
Last recorded161,584 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 DWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 161,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 160,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 160,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 159,746 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 159,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 159,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 159,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 159,159 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 158,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 155,640 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 153,646 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced BY WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced AT REAR (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HIGH (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 152,564 miles

Oil leak ()

body mount bushes have light cracking

chassis has recent repairs

nsr tyre cracking

rear brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2016 151,155 miles

all for tyres cracking slightly

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Jul 2016 151,155 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel locking device insecure steering wheel feels loose (2.1.6)

brake pipes covered in grease

all for tyres cracking slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2015 150,701 miles

Both rear brake lines corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 149,614 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play felt in n/s/f wheel

play felt in o/s/f wheel

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 145,933 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 144,645 miles

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

Chip in windscreen zone B

O/S/R tyre worn uneven

Fail 30 Jul 2012 144,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Chip in windscreen zone B

O/S/R tyre worn uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2011 141,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 120,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,530 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 99,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 75,507 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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R594 DWC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R594 DWC, 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 R594 DWC registered?

R594 DWC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R594 DWC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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