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R863 DWO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

232,713 mi
Last recorded232,713 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 DWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 232,713 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 225,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 225,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 217,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 202,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 190,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 175,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 172,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 167,279 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 163,517 miles

outer offside and nearside sills corroding

Fail 21 Dec 2009 155,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 155,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 151,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 143,989 miles

nearside side step has slight corrosion

offside side step has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2006 132,704 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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R863 DWO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R863 DWO, 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 R863 DWO registered?

R863 DWO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R863 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R863 DWO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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