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R766 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 85,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,774 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door-shut (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,658 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,636 miles

Alight Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,070 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,236 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,199 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 57,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,969 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 48,821 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 45,306 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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R766 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R766 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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What year was R766 WEV registered?

R766 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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