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R11 GRT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,352 mi
Last recorded150,352 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 GRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 150,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 149,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight underbody corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 146,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all-over underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all-over body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2019 136,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

allover corroion

Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,245 miles

Advise front discs in poor condition

Advise rear shox bushes in poor condition

Advise under body corrosion but not excessive

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 135,234 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger and floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion mudflap mounting and lower rear quarter (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger and floor (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 133,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 131,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 125,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 119,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floors corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 114,774 miles

nearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism cover broken not affecting operation

offside rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,991 miles

advanced corrosion through out

Fail 28 Jul 2009 107,991 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advanced corrosion under vehicle and around rear quarter panels.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 101,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 91,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 87,544 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 87,465 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear prop rubber dougnut split

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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R11 GRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R11 GRT, 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 R11 GRT registered?

R11 GRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R11 GRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 GRT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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