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R914 CWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,604 mi
Last recorded149,604 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 CWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2019 149,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front rears (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear floors corroded

rear chassis corroding

sills corroded and weld repairs

tyres badly split

Pass 10 Jan 2019 148,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 139,481 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 134,747 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 134,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4 rear body mounts corroded.(2 each side of rear) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 123,952 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 125,951 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint onto steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear body mounts at front of rear tyres in several places inc behind mount/inner sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear door steps (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 118,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 118,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,046 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,035 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 116,887 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 116,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,453 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 114,449 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 107,449 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 107,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,996 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,956 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 67,681 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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R914 CWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R914 CWY, 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 R914 CWY registered?

R914 CWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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