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R179 XYA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

189,021 mi
Last recorded189,021 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 XYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 189,021 miles

general corrosion on and under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2024 187,505 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2024 187,310 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

O/side N/side steps corroded.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle ball joint dust boot perished/cracked.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 184,712 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 183,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear centre tail pipe corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing corroded baldy close to servo. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front inner wing corrode .

Offside Front Door check strap missing.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 178,914 miles

both front inner wheel arches weakened by corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear axle ball joint dust boot perished

slight leak from both front swivel joints

Pass 28 Sep 2021 164,547 miles

both front wings starting to corrode

both rear sill end caps starting to corrode

osf body mount weakened by corrosion

rubber bushes perished on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2021 164,547 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front wings starting to corrode

both rear sill end caps starting to corrode

osf body mount weakened by corrosion

rubber bushes perished on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2020 161,647 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 161,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 157,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 155,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 151,660 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 149,680 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 146,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 146,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 142,292 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 142,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 138,565 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 138,565 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 133,592 miles

alternator belt and tensioner noisey.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 133,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt and tensioner noisey.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 129,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 124,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,245 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 113,741 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 113,741 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 107,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 107,985 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,370 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 98,488 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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R179 XYA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R179 XYA, 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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R179 XYA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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