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R930 WDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

225,494 mi
Last recorded225,494 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 225,494 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 225,460 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 225,425 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 225,323 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 224,295 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 224,291 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S/F (4.4.3 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S/F (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced N/S/F (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working N/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working AND SWITCH INSECURE (3.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

SHARP EDGES ON REAR OF N/S AND O/S REAR WINGS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 223,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 223,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 219,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 216,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S REAR BOOT FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 212,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/S INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

REAR N/S OUTER WING LOOSE

Pass 23 Sep 2015 200,976 miles

N/S WPIER BLADE FAULTY

Fail 23 Sep 2015 200,976 miles

Coil spring mounting loose O/S/R (2.4.C.3a)

N/S WPIER BLADE FAULTY

Shock absorber insecure O/S/R (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 192,773 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 11 Sep 2014 192,773 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes covered in grease

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 2 May 2013 191,399 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 191,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 180,866 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F cross member corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 180,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

O/S/F and N/S/F cross member corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 176,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 163,567 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 163,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 149,818 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 149,437 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plate lights dim

Pass 4 Jul 2008 140,886 miles

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

adv hub seal oil leak

rn/s bump stop missing

Fail 3 Jul 2008 140,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

adv hub seal oil leak

rn/s bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 129,959 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 117,474 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 117,474 miles

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

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 WDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R930 WDB, 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 WDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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