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R348 SJH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,047 mi
Last recorded183,047 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 SJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 183,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 181,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 179,725 miles

ALL TYRES ON OFF ROAD BUT MARKED E9

NO REAR MUDGUARDS/WHEEL ARCHES FITTED

Fail 2 Nov 2021 179,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES ON OFF ROAD BUT MARKED E9

NO REAR MUDGUARDS/WHEEL ARCHES FITTED

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 178,494 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 3 May 2019 178,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 5 May 2018 177,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 170,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from tail pipe joint / flange (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 173,951 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 170,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 167,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 164,098 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 154,197 miles

outer sill panels holed

Pass 28 Jan 2010 139,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

abs system has been removed from vehicle

front propshaft u/j,s are slightly worn

long handbrake travel

n/s/f swivel hub seal is leaking slightly

patch welding to n/s and o/s lower seat belt prescribed areas

side and rear body mounts are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2010 139,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front propshaft u/j,s are slightly worn

long handbrake travel

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

n/s/f swivel hub seal is leaking slightly

side and rear body mounts are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2008 124,454 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 124,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

cv joint noisy

rear bounce rubbers missing

rear prop rubber poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2008 120,741 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 120,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 112,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 101,305 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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R348 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R348 SJH, 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 R348 SJH registered?

R348 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R348 SJH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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