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R797 WWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,370 mi
Last recorded172,370 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 WWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 172,370 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 25 Oct 2011 166,032 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on rear discs.appears to have been stood.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 166,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on rear discs.appears to have been stood.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 162,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 155,647 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 155,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 150,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front hub seals leaking

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 136,554 miles

exhaust system corroded. †o/s/front hub damp. †slight wear in draglink ends. †general brakepipe corrosion. †general underbody corrosion.

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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R797 WWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R797 WWR, 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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R797 WWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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