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R763 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

220,474 mi
Last recorded220,474 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 220,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear door shuts (5.2.6)

nearside and offside front sills corroded heavily

nearside and offside front splash panels corroded

offside front steering idler ball joint worn

Pass 19 Sep 2016 216,400 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 216,400 miles

Nearside Front 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 (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 213,538 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 213,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 210,764 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 210,764 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 205,808 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 202,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 197,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 192,686 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 192,684 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2009 186,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 186,209 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 180,885 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 180,885 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 173,804 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 173,804 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 165,866 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 164,125 miles

front tyres close to limit

rear pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some brake pipes surface rusted

various oil elaks from engine and gearbox

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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R763 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R763 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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R763 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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