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R731 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,405 mi
Last recorded186,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 186,405 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot outside panel behind bumper / not structual or prescibed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around bump stop mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has sepege (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 175,021 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 167,241 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive auto box pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 164,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Steering box has seepage SHAFT SEAL (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 161,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 160,231 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 159,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 157,243 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Body not fully secure wing panels corroded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 156,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 150,582 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and rear covers perished (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion to chassis rails and floors ind inner cills (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 covers perished (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 144,476 miles

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 5 Jan 2015 139,291 miles

surface corrossion to rear chassis rails

Pass 23 Dec 2013 133,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,287 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,774 miles

surface corrossion to wheel arch liners

Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,806 miles

surface corrossion to inner arches

Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,317 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 104,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 95,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,992 miles

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

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

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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R731 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R731 WEV, 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 R731 WEV registered?

R731 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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