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A11 EVR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,792 mi
Last recorded68,792 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 EVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 68,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,722 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar rubbers slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 68,660 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 68,660 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,426 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 67,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,715 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 672,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 49,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 46,422 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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A11 EVR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 A11 EVR, 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 A11 EVR registered?

A11 EVR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is A11 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 EVR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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