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R930 DWV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,810 mi
Last recorded39,810 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 DWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,810 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

light play axle swivel housing n/s/f

Pass 8 Sep 2018 251,157 miles

chassis has been welded n/s o/s covered in underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2017 225,581 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 225,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 199,638 miles

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

chassis has been welded n/s/r

sills corroded n/s o/s

Fail 7 Sep 2016 199,638 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis has been welded n/s/r

sills corroded n/s o/s

Pass 22 Aug 2015 173,414 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 173,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 149,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 126,424 miles

sill corroded n/s

Pass 20 Jun 2012 115,129 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 115,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,439 miles

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

nearside and offside sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,833 miles

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

rear propeller shaft flange cracking up

Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,926 miles

*** Rear rubber propshaft coupling is breaking up. ***

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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R930 DWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R930 DWV, 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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R930 DWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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