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R944 UWA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,324 mi
Last recorded146,324 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 UWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 146,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 141,437 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 137,612 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 137,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 132,272 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,697 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 128,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 124,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,026 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and swivel housing (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 113,139 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,459 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,742 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,341 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,341 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 99,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 95,294 miles

side wal on tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 86,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 760,035 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,647 miles

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

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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R944 UWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R944 UWA, 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 R944 UWA registered?

R944 UWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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