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R147 OVN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,921 mi
Last recorded67,921 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 OVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,524 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 63,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,430 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,681 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,141 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,064 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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R147 OVN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R147 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R147 OVN registered?

R147 OVN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R147 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 OVN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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