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R964 WDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

54,208 mi
Last recorded54,208 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 WDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts not checked as rear seat not fitted ()

rear floor holes due to corrosion but not within prescribed area

Fail 24 Mar 2019 54,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front off side front inner arch hole due to corrosion outside of prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts not checked as rear seat not fitted ()

rear floor holes due to corrosion but not within prescribed area

Fail 26 Feb 2019 54,058 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust incomplete (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Lower Front passenger door pillar insecure Support panels (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer chassis outrigger full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer chassis outrigger full lenght (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Both front inner wings extensive corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Both rear floor and cross menber (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Extensive corrosion to all body mountings and supports (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,538 miles

surface rusting to both o/s n/s sills and rear cross member

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,139 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,461 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f hub weeping

o/s/f hub weeping

Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,367 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 47,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s o/s frunt hepmaspherical joins weeping

n/s rear floor holed

o/s inner wing holed

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f hub seal weeping

o/s/f hub seal weeping

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,372 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,137 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

all brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,039 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 39,033 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,411 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,054 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 30,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 25,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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R964 WDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R964 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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R964 WDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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