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R272 NAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

29,678 mi
Last recorded29,678 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 NAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 29,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 27,758 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 25,610 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 22,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 19,579 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,274 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 12,106 miles

Rear flat bed conversion fitted

long park brake travel

Pass 3 May 2018 10,013 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 SEAT CAB CONVERSION

Pass 22 Mar 2016 200,300 miles

advancing under body corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 200,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advancing under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2015 190,036 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake pads getting low

nearside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

offside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 15 Jul 2014 185,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 185,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 179,892 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear vehicle floor area has been welded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 179,837 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

general body corrossion front and rear and wheel arches at rear

Pass 14 May 2012 175,448 miles

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

the nearside front body shell found under front arch is corroded

the rear boot floor pan is slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 175,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

the nearside front body shell found under front arch is corroded

the rear boot floor pan is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 172,646 miles

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

surface rust to both outter door sills and rear floor pan

Pass 26 Apr 2010 166,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 166,797 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 160,890 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 160,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 154,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 154,861 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 147,782 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 141,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R272 NAU 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 73.1%.

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 R272 NAU, 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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R272 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R272 NAU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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