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R400 ALL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,756 mi
Last recorded151,756 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 ALL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 151,756 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 151,238 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 23,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arc

Fail 11 Nov 2023 15,032 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arc

Pass 17 Sep 2022 149,249 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 148,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour rear both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 146,422 miles

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

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2020 146,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2019 143,246 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 139,122 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all. (2.4.A.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 139,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all. (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 136,674 miles

Nearside Front outer sill carroded

Offside Front Outer sill carroded

Fail 30 Apr 2016 136,674 miles

Nearside Front outer sill carroded

Offside Front Outer sill carroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 134,852 miles

Both door sills slightly corroded

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

Drivers seat adjustment switch worn but still functions

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Oct 2014 134,852 miles

Both door sills slightly corroded

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

Drivers seat adjustment switch worn but still functions

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Oct 2013 133,485 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 133,480 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,685 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,460 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 118,436 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer pipe contacting the body of the vehicle

nearside front hub seal leaking grease

nearside rear brake disk slightly worn and showing signs of excessive heat

offside front hub seal leaking grease

Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,253 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 108,253 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,728 miles

nearside front and offside front hub seals weeping

offside front outer body mount area corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2009 96,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front and offside front hub seals weeping

offside front outer body mount area corroding

Pass 12 May 2008 90,499 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 90,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front and offside front hub seals weeping

Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,343 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front of offside rear inner wheel arch corroding near body mount

nearside front and offside front hub oil seals weeping

Fail 6 Feb 2007 85,326 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front of offside rear inner wheel arch corroding near body mount

nearside front and offside front hub oil seals weeping

Pass 16 Jan 2006 83,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 83,451 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R400 ALL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R400 ALL, 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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R400 ALL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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