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R2 LNB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,155 mi
Last recorded128,155 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 LNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 128,155 miles

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

body corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2024 126,148 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 124,421 miles

body corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2022 122,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 120,513 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch rusty/holed

chassis rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2021 120,496 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch rusty/holed

chassis rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2020 119,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body and outer body has corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2020 119,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body and outer body has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 117,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

chassis and body has mild corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2018 114,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Sills and various body panels have corrosion

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 114,346 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Sills and various body panels have corrosion

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,766 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 111,766 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,533 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 20 Jul 2016 108,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEEL ARCH& INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,740 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,089 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front swivel hubs moist

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,579 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

rear shockabsorbers have slight play in mounting bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,177 miles

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

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,577 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate faded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,462 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,446 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,610 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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R2 LNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R2 LNB, 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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R2 LNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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