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C1 BRB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,229 mi
Last recorded107,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 107,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 107,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 107,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,999 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 106,966 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 106,896 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,791 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,620 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 99,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 93,068 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 93,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,159 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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C1 BRB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol 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 C1 BRB, 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 C1 BRB registered?

C1 BRB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is C1 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 BRB 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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