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R365 DEU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,815 mi
Last recorded157,815 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 DEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 157,815 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 157,794 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 153,736 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 153,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 151,927 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower body panels and body mounts repaired and painted in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember body mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil residue around swivel hub oil seal area (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember body mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper swivel joint ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 149,465 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails/outriggers/body mounts and suspension mounts have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing /valance to bulk head panel around brake master cylinder/servo area rusty and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub oil seal slightly oil covered (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel (high level operation ) (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper mount ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 147,625 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 147,622 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired floor to body mount holed (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 144,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,003 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 144,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 141,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,375 miles

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

o/s/r anti roll bar loose

Pass 7 Mar 2016 132,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 127,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 124,399 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,666 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded

offside front hub slight oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 122,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded

offside front hub slight oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 116,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 116,978 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,554 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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R365 DEU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R365 DEU, 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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R365 DEU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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