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R730 WOO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,745 mi
Last recorded188,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 WOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 188,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 174,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 159,081 miles

Front suspension balls have slight leak of oil

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

prop shaft universal joint worn rubber bush.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 159,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front suspension balls have slight leak of oil

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

Propshaft universal joint worn rubber bush ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 146,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 146,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 124,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 124,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,494 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,386 miles

Both front tractor hub seals leaking

Front number plate

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 106,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tractor hub seals leaking

Front number plate

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,265 miles

advise N.S.Front hub oil leak.

advise all four tyres.

slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 99,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,658 miles

Nearside rear seat belt stalk cover cracked.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 93,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 86,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 77,926 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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R730 WOO 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 77.8%.

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 R730 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 R730 WOO registered?

R730 WOO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R730 WOO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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