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R314 XJN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,919 mi
Last recorded155,919 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 XJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 155,919 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 155,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 155,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 155,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,907 miles

Offside Front inner arch lining corroded

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 154,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner arch lining corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 154,308 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 154,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 153,390 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 153,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 151,945 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 151,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 149,616 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight wear from propshaft rear doenut bush

Pass 4 Feb 2015 145,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 136,132 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 130,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 121,049 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 116,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 112,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 108,501 miles

driver step corroeded

near/side step corroeded

Fail 1 Feb 2008 108,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driver step corroeded

near/side step corroeded

Pass 27 Jan 2007 102,381 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2006 94,253 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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R314 XJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R314 XJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R314 XJN registered?

R314 XJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R314 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R314 XJN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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