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R847 WWO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,835 mi
Last recorded115,835 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 WWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 113,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,599 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to n/s/f body mounting

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

pas weep

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,978 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle has had several corrosion repairs. Repair method cannot be verified due to underseal/paint.

Fail 4 May 2018 94,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr inner wheel arch/floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr and nsr upper wheel arches in door shut (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf and osf (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion around most body mounts

nsf and nsr tyres are perished on inside walls to limits

nsf extra main beam is out

nsf floor corroded

osf and nsf brake flexi hoses are deteriated

osf and nsf wheel bearings have play

osr and nsr lower wheel arches are corroded

rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 4 May 2017 88,968 miles

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Bonnet pull cable handle broken

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and offside rear inside door shuts (5.2.6)

Slight play, front propshaft, front UJ

Fail 4 May 2017 88,968 miles

Bonnet pull cable handle broken

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and offside rear inside door shuts (5.2.6)

Slight play, front propshaft, front UJ

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 81,096 miles

OS body sill corroded

condensation in osf head light

possible oil leak in or around park brake

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr wheel arch (5.2.6)

Statutory seat belt missing nsr fastener (5.1.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear center (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf front bar,nsf rear bar,osf rear bar (2.2.C.1c)

OS body sill corroded

condensation in osf head light

possible oil leak in or around park brake

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,582 miles

Head light OS, beam image slightly affected by damp.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Park brake, minor oil leak on back plate.

Prop shaft, rear joint, starting to perish.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,339 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 55,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,268 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,621 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 42,473 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,950 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,712 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE UPPER BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HOUISING STARTING TO LEAK SLIGHTLY.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,285 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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R847 WWO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R847 WWO, 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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R847 WWO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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