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R726 WOO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,809 mi
Last recorded186,809 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 WOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 186,809 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 186,773 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front drivers and passengers floor is corroded and holed

both nearside sill to chassis mount are badly corroded and holed

nearside rear light cluster is cracked

rear diff upper support ball joint has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2018 183,375 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front swivel ball has play

nearside front body mount corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 179,492 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 179,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner wheel arch to bulkhead (6.1.C.1)

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 has a sharp edge caused by damage corner bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner wheel arch to bulkhead (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 174,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 169,073 miles

unable to check rear seat belts seat vfolded down

Fail 23 Mar 2015 169,066 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

unable to check rear seat belts seat vfolded down

Pass 14 Mar 2014 164,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 159,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 159,038 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 155,718 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 155,718 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 151,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 151,558 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 141,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 141,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 130,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 115,759 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 115,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,125 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 73,224 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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R726 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R726 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 R726 WOO registered?

R726 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R726 WOO safe to buy?

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