MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion starting on rear brake pipes
exhaust emitts some smoke
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion starting on rear brake pipes
exhaust emitts some smoke
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake pipes corroding in places
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s rear buckle cover missing
o/s ai m just met requirments
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R801 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R801 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 R801 WEV registered?
R801 WEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R801 WEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R801 WEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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