MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
No rear seats fitted at time of test
Slight play in o/s front hub
o/s rear sill beginning to corrode
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)
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)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
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
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
rear number plate deteriorating
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
rear discs slightly pitted
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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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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