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R792 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,073 mi
Last recorded87,073 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 87,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,073 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,182 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,003 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s wiper deteorating

tyres starting to deteorate

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,729 miles

tyre walls deteorating

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

outer tyre walls slight deteoration

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,975 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge prop dounut worn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,977 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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R792 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R792 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 R792 WEV registered?

R792 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R792 WEV safe to buy?

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