MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
offside rear disc rusty
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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R704 WKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R704 WKU, 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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R704 WKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.
Is R704 WKU safe to buy?
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