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R330 ADP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,577 mi
Last recorded173,577 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 ADP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 173,577 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer corrosion by body mounting

Pass 3 Feb 2025 150,967 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 140,849 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,490 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 131,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 129,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 125,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,817 miles

both front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 116,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,848 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,157 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,874 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,266 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,716 miles

advise slight play in front hubs

Pass 2 Feb 2008 62,580 miles

advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,662 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise rear propshaft coupling

Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,434 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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R330 ADP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R330 ADP, 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 R330 ADP registered?

R330 ADP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R330 ADP safe to buy?

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