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R979 WAK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,582 mi
Last recorded175,582 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 WAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 175,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 169,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 163,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 158,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 152,943 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 152,943 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 141,918 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 141,860 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 128,197 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Oct 2006 116,841 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 116,841 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R979 WAK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R979 WAK, 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 R979 WAK registered?

R979 WAK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R979 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 WAK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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