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R28 EKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,578 mi
Last recorded157,578 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 EKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 157,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 154,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 153,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 151,328 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 150,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 148,212 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 144,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 138,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,473 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 121,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,842 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe behind the wing sheild could not be tested pass/adise

o/s/f brake pipe behind the wing sheild could not be tested pass/advise

Fail 23 Nov 2013 113,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe behind the wing sheild could not be tested pass/adise

o/s/f brake pipe behind the wing sheild could not be tested pass/advise

Fail 10 Nov 2012 104,219 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

all front steering component ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2012 104,219 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all front steering component ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2011 90,992 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 88,718 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 84,811 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 80,687 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 80,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 75,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,361 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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R28 EKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R28 EKX, 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 R28 EKX registered?

R28 EKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R28 EKX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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