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R804 WRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,012 mi
Last recorded141,012 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 WRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 141,012 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 133,020 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 132,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 124,849 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 109,335 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 109,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 107,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 101,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,917 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 84,388 miles

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

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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R804 WRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R804 WRN, 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 R804 WRN registered?

R804 WRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R804 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 WRN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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