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R759 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,481 mi
Last recorded172,481 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 172,481 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 172,480 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

1/slight oil leak 2/ body has corrosion 3/slight exhaust leak from flexy 4/rear brake pipes corroded 5/both rear wheel bearing have play

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake servo area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 171,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 171,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 170,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 170,082 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 168,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame and some areas of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end cap sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 168,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame and some areas of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end cap sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 166,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear body mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to both front wing liner panels

Fail 4 Dec 2017 166,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear body mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to both front wing liner panels

Pass 16 Dec 2016 162,619 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing panel

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 155,937 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,016 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 145,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 133,447 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 133,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 124,332 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 119,296 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,102 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 106,227 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 94,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,850 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 86,336 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 81,116 miles

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

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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R759 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R759 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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R759 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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