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R762 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,580 mi
Last recorded199,580 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 199,580 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s sill beginning to corrode

tow bar extension corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 199,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s sill beginning to corrode

tow bar extension corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 196,870 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

n/s rear sill beginning to corrode

n/s tow bar extension corroded

o/s sill beginning to corrode

Fail 25 Nov 2020 196,870 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

o/s sill beginning to corrode

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

n/s rear sill beginning to corrode

n/s tow bar extension corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,489 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s rear tow bar extension corroded

n/s sill beginning to corrode

o/s sill beginning to corrode

slight play in both front hubs

stop light high level light not working

Pass 25 May 2018 179,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust deteriorated

front bumper damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

towing bar beginning to corrode

Fail 22 May 2018 179,920 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust deteriorated

front bumper damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

towing bar beginning to corrode

Pass 30 May 2017 72,266 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Slight play in o/s front hub

o/s rear sill beginning to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2016 163,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 163,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,757 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 160,757 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 May 2014 149,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 142,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 129,621 miles

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

top brake light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2012 129,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

top brake light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2011 119,438 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2011 119,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,533 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,652 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,308 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,030 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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R762 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R762 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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R762 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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