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R408 VEC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

203,547 mi
Last recorded203,547 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 203,547 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 13 Jul 2024 201,997 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 201,978 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 201,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 200,778 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 198,966 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 198,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 198,516 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 198,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 198,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 190,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 178,322 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2008 169,700 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 157,074 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 142,661 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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R408 VEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R408 VEC, 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 R408 VEC registered?

R408 VEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R408 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 VEC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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