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R703 WOO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,636 mi
Last recorded141,636 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 WOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 141,636 miles

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

offside and nearside front hub seals has slight leak

Fail 1 Sep 2018 141,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

offside and nearside front hub seals has slight leak

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 140,007 miles

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 140,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,740 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 137,964 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 137,964 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 137,069 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 137,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 134,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 132,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 131,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 131,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 129,511 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2008 129,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2007 128,366 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 125,926 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R703 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R703 WOO, 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 R703 WOO registered?

R703 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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