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C18 MAH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,717 mi
Last recorded99,717 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 99,198 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 98,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 98,007 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,521 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 97,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,495 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,394 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,567 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 94,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 94,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,133 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 93,132 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,303 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 82,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 80,784 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 80,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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C18 MAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C18 MAH, 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 C18 MAH registered?

C18 MAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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