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R799 WEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

205,772 mi
Last recorded205,772 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 205,772 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 202,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 197,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 195,748 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 189,139 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear propshaft rubber donut rubber split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 174,980 miles

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

CHASSIS CORRODED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY SOILED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 174,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

CHASSIS CORRODED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY SOILED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 162,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 151,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 138,600 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle borderline in places.

nearside front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 130,741 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,168 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 113,532 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2009 102,905 miles

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

auto gearbox fluid leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 102,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 77,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 74,121 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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R799 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R799 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 R799 WEV registered?

R799 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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