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R732 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,764 mi
Last recorded121,764 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,764 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,457 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under side very rusty but not holed

Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,378 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 121,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,657 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 119,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,845 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,291 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,086 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 100,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 94,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,392 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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R732 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 R732 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 R732 WEV registered?

R732 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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