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R720 WKU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,489 mi
Last recorded109,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 WKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,489 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,265 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,010 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,645 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 95,988 miles

front axle swivel joints leaking

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s sills signs of corrosion

Fail 9 May 2013 95,948 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front axle swivel joints leaking

o/s and n/s sills signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2012 91,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front outer swivel joints leaking oil

Fail 4 May 2012 91,597 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front outer swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 19 May 2011 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 86,247 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,352 miles

front suspension balls corroded and seals leaking

tfansmission brake leaking oil

Fail 27 May 2010 84,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front suspension balls corroded and seals leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,454 miles

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

transmission drum oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 77,454 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

transmission drum oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,745 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 66,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,858 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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R720 WKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R720 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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R720 WKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R720 WKU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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