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R716 WOO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,223 mi
Last recorded150,223 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 WOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 150,223 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 May 2017 150,223 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 144,767 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 144,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 138,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 125,924 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 115,049 miles

tape on offside front headlamp

Pass 9 Jul 2012 114,681 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2012 114,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil cooler pipe rubbing on steering coloum

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 114,449 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 114,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 110,036 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 110,036 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 105,567 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,287 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 91,181 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,621 miles

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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R716 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R716 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 R716 WOO registered?

R716 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R716 WOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 WOO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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