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R744 SWA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,912 mi
Last recorded154,912 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 SWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 154,912 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 154,890 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 151,366 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 151,340 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 19 Jul 2018 149,536 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both front hub seals weeping

Pass 4 Jul 2017 148,043 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rears split but full of grease (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrodded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front hub seals weeping

corrosion to boot floor/body+chassis

power steering pipes damp

rear seat belt catches in poor condition

vehicle wet and muddy

Fail 30 Jun 2017 148,043 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rears split but full of grease (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrodded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front hub seals weeping

corrosion to boot floor/body+chassis

power steering pipes damp

rear seat belt catches in poor condition

vehicle wet and muddy

Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,268 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all heavily corrodded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn heavily worn and staring to break up ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front hub oil seals weeping

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to vehicle chassis and body

power steering pipes damp

rear tyres wearing heavilly on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 146,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all heavily corrodded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn heavily worn and staring to break up ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front hub oil seals weeping

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to vehicle chassis and body

power steering pipes damp

rear tyres wearing heavilly on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 144,403 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen washers poor in operation

Pass 13 Jun 2014 141,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 129,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 124,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 117,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 109,217 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 100,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 100,398 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 91,079 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,632 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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R744 SWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 R744 SWA, 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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R744 SWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R744 SWA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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