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R401 SJF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,562 mi
Last recorded121,562 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 SJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 121,562 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 119,413 miles

under sealed

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,791 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 115,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,259 miles

slight oil leak ,engine

Pass 18 Jul 2019 112,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 107,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

all chassis rusting and weak.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,850 miles

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

body mountings rusting

offside step rusting

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,055 miles

centre and rear body mountings rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear body mounts rusting

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,087 miles

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

front outriggers rusting and weak.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,892 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,555 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,106 miles

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

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

Slight leak on P.A.S Pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,844 miles

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

Some play in n/s/r shock absorber bottom bushes.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 72,308 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 72,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

N/S/R Suspension rebound rubber is missing

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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R401 SJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R401 SJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 SJF registered?

R401 SJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R401 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 SJF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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