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R665 WEW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,800 mi
Last recorded150,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 WEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 150,800 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 145,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush . top bush . (2.7.4)

corrosion near n/s rear body mount.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 145,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush . top bush . (2.7.4)

corrosion near n/s rear body mount.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 140,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,525 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 135,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,079 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,814 miles

1,rear shocker bushes worn 2,inner sills corroded 3,front w/brgs slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,088 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,728 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 112,728 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 108,367 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 108,367 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

severe oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,073 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 100,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 186,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006

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

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

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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R665 WEW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R665 WEW, 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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R665 WEW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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