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R319 FVT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,342 mi
Last recorded142,342 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

RegistrationR319 FVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 142,342 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 142,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 142,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 141,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 122,219 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 120,660 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 116,100 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 110,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 106,778 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,138 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 93,017 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 78,844 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 73,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 7 Oct 2006 73,343 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

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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R319 FVT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R319 FVT, 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 R319 FVT registered?

R319 FVT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R319 FVT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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