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R758 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,919 mi
Last recorded119,919 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

rear propshaft rear coupling is perished/cracked

rear seat belt latches are chewed.

temporary fuel cap fitted (secured)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 119,895 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

rear propshaft rear coupling is perished/cracked

rear seat belt latches are chewed.

temporary fuel cap fitted (secured)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,799 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 110,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,672 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 102,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,709 miles

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

slight oil leak on front swival joints

Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle low on rear suspension but has no broken springs or worn/weak shock absorbers & suspension mountings are in good strong condition

Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,144 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,663 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 79,082 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 63,089 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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R758 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R758 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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R758 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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