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R177 XBW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

175,750 mi
Last recorded175,750 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 XBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 175,750 miles

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 173,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S front indicator lamp has damage.

Vehicle is off road prepared.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 171,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 164,765 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,683 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

advise on corrosion on boot floor

Pass 17 Dec 2019 158,849 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch near seat belt corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throuhout also various repairs and fully under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 155,733 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 155,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 151,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 147,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 143,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 143,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside binding (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2014 138,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 138,815 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 136,547 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 136,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine and transmission oil leaks

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear top shock absorber bush has play

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear bump stops missing

Steering box damp

Pass 30 Aug 2012 134,043 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch, however not considered support panelling (seatbelt anchorage)

o/s and n/s track rod end gaiters perished

o/s/f tyre has cuts, no cords exposed

Pass 26 Aug 2011 130,851 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 130,850 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 127,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,636 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 124,636 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 111,472 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 99,133 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alignment of drag link ends close to restricting any articulation

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion started at base of "C" pillar by nearside rear seatbelt mounting

nearside rear (centre row) seat belt buckle cover damaged ( not affecting operation)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 99,128 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alignment of drag link ends close to restricting any articulation

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion started at base of "C" pillar by nearside rear seatbelt mounting

front brakes slightly out of balance (4%)

nearside rear (centre row) seat belt buckle cover damaged ( not affecting operation)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,866 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 86,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R177 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R177 XBW, 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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R177 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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