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R997 FWV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,830 mi
Last recorded122,830 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 FWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 122,830 miles

Oil leak

both side steeps slight correde n/s and o/s

n/s and o/s rrear under side sills poor condition

n/s rear seat belt in boot has been removed including the seat itself

o/s rear floor pan poor condition sligh corroded

slight play in o/s front tractor joint

Fail 12 Mar 2009 122,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Oil leak

both side steeps slight correde n/s and o/s

n/s and o/s rrear under side sills poor condition

o/s rear floor pan poor condition sligh corroded

slight play in o/s front tractor joint

Pass 17 Mar 2008 113,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2008 113,905 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,489 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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R997 FWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R997 FWV, 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 R997 FWV registered?

R997 FWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R997 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 FWV shows 6 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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