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R931 DWV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

186,384 mi
Last recorded186,384 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 DWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 186,384 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2011 186,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2011 186,443 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010 170,616 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 163,198 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 163,191 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

rear prop shaft coupling braking

Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,592 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 155,689 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

some corrosion on n/s wheel arch

some corrosion on o/s wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2007 147,478 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 147,473 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 132,762 miles

n/s rear bumpstop missing

Fail 13 Nov 2006 132,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear bumpstop missing

Pass 20 Oct 2005 117,404 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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R931 DWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R931 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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What year was R931 DWV registered?

R931 DWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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