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R203 RBW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,572 mi
Last recorded180,572 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 RBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 180,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 179,401 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 178,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 175,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Presenter has said that new plates have been welded on the inside

Pass 4 Aug 2021 173,610 miles

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))

Presenter has said that new plates have been welded on the inside

Pass 14 Aug 2020 171,215 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sills and body mounts in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

Presenter has said that new plates have been welded on the inside

Pass 5 Aug 2019 168,118 miles

Both side front centre body mount area corroded but still adequately secure

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 163,632 miles

Both side front centre body mount area corroded but still adequately secure

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 163,579 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both side front centre body mount area corroded but still adequately secure

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 158,762 miles

Both side front centre body mount area corroded but still adequately secure

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 153,280 miles

Both side front centre body mount area corroded but still adequately secure

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

Offside Front Track rod nut has been fitted with locite

Rear chassis has heavy surface rust

Pass 31 Jul 2015 141,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear brake pipe poorly cliped

general condition of chassis & body slightly corroded

offside 3rd from front body mount area corroded

offside front track rod nut has locite applied

rear axle brake pipes poorly cliped

Pass 23 Jul 2014 133,224 miles

Front to rear brake pipe poorly cliped

General conition of chassis & body slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 3rd from front body mount area corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front track rod nut has locite applied

Offside front tyre cracked & perrished

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear axle brake pipes poorly cliped

Pass 29 Jul 2013 125,650 miles

Front to rear brake pipe poorly cliped

General condition of chassis & body slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside 3rd from front body mount corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,176 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 110,176 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 106,866 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 102,839 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 102,839 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

o/s rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,969 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 96,969 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 89,477 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 89,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,024 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 84,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

battery leaking acid

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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R203 RBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R203 RBW, 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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R203 RBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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