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R327 VUX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,551 mi
Last recorded96,551 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 VUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,551 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,446 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 94,445 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,416 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,808 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,252 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 75,728 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake discs all round in poor condition but not considered dangerous

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,424 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 65,913 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,624 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 63,624 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R327 VUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R327 VUX, 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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R327 VUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R327 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 VUX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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