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R336 LSA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,926 mi
Last recorded105,926 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 LSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 105,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 104,726 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened nsf+osf (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened nsr+osr (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 104,438 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 104,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,591 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,262 miles

Rear seats not in use

Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside swivel seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear body mountings corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 134,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside swivel seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear body mountings corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 129,529 miles

Oil leak

slight corosion offside rear chassis mount

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,308 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 110,627 miles

n/s/r out rig mount slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,033 miles

advise rear bumper panel slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,935 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

all vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,451 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 71,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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R336 LSA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R336 LSA, 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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R336 LSA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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