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R951 WDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 WDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 118,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads wearing thin

general corrosion of vcehicle

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,569 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

general corrosion of vcehicle

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Aug 2011 108,165 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,165 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 168,397 miles

offside and nearside front floor to sill sections corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2008 160,802 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 160,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 152,868 miles

front swivel hub oil seals leaking

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside mirror glass cracked

propshaft coupling worn

Pass 31 Jul 2006 144,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 137,529 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 137,453 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

slight play in n/s front hub

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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R951 WDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R951 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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What year was R951 WDB registered?

R951 WDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R951 WDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 WDB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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