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R734 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 97,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 96,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 93,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,479 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,269 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,495 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,938 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,042 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,181 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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R734 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 R734 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R734 WEV registered?

R734 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R734 WEV safe to buy?

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