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R709 WOO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,796 mi
Last recorded53,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 WOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 53,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 53,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 52,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 41,456 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,968 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,884 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,531 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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R709 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R709 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 R709 WOO registered?

R709 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R709 WOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 WOO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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