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R227 DHB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,588 mi
Last recorded144,588 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 DHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 144,588 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 130,909 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 130,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 130,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 125,877 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 125,874 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,383 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Most (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Outer Sill Covers

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Across Rear Axle Corroded & Covered In Waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Underside Of Vehicle Part Wax-Oiled

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre - Rear Cross Member Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 124,329 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre Sill Marked Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Most (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Outer Sill Covers

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Across Rear Axle Corroded & Covered In Waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Underside Of Vehicle Part Wax-Oiled

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre - Rear Cross Member Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,663 miles

Underside painted and wax oyled

Fail 17 Nov 2017 121,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside painted and wax oyled

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,619 miles

Brake switch intermittent fault - working at time of test

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2015 117,205 miles

Slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,009 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,091 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 108,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,215 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 106,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 102,578 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 99,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Nov 2006 93,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,726 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R227 DHB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R227 DHB, 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 R227 DHB registered?

R227 DHB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R227 DHB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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