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R155 VLT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,447 mi
Last recorded110,447 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 VLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 110,447 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

faulty wiper switch, does not switch off

Fail 3 Feb 2025 110,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

faulty wiper switch, does not switch off

Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,505 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

faulty wiper switch

Fail 14 Feb 2024 109,494 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn also leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

faulty wiper switch

Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,445 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2023 106,445 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements partially obscured (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2022 104,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 104,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 102,635 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 102,594 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides all prescribed areas around body mountings corroded front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp deflector corroded and water ingress (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Propshaft rear coupling split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides rear seat belt anchorage points o outer sides both repaired by pop rivet plates also surrounding areas rust holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexible brake hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn on limit (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn on limit (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2016 90,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,563 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 81,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 158,634 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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R155 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R155 VLT, 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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R155 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R155 VLT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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