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R919 WBC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 WBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 122,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,932 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2015 109,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 102,686 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,495 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 93,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,263 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 82,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 82,773 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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R919 WBC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R919 WBC, 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 R919 WBC registered?

R919 WBC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R919 WBC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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