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R190 HAT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,076 mi
Last recorded110,076 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 HAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 110,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on n/s/front inner arch

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged slightly (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on n/s/front inner arch

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged slightly (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear differential pinion seal leaking quite alot of oil

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear differential pinion seal leaking quite alot of oil

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,298 miles

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

exhaust system slight corrosion

off side rear sill slight corrosion

rear differential slight oil leak from pinion

Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,139 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,426 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 94,426 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,074 miles

both front inner wings to body slight corrosion

off side rear lower indicator cracked but not showing white light

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,666 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,009 miles

rear axle pinion oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,825 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 74,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has two small stone chips.

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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R190 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R190 HAT, 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 R190 HAT registered?

R190 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R190 HAT safe to buy?

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