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R969 VWO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,106 mi
Last recorded153,106 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 VWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 153,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 146,260 miles

Corrosion to underside // and body

Slight exhaust leak

Tyres: n/s/f worn and cracking // n/s/r cracking // o/s/r cracking // o/s/f cracking and worn

Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,691 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4x tyres deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,582 miles

Oil leak

all 4x tyres deteriated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 118,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

all 4x tyres deteriated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 107,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 103,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 101,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 101,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 98,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,647 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 79,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,348 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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R969 VWO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R969 VWO, 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 R969 VWO registered?

R969 VWO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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