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R419 SKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,701 mi
Last recorded85,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 SKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 85,701 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 77,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,314 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 62,387 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,524 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mud (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mud (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 61,524 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mud (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mud (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,206 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to nsr inner wheel arch

occasional rear seats folded away

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,378 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to nsr rear inner wheel arch

Fail 27 Nov 2012 53,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to nsr rear inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,629 miles

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

corrosion to offside front inner wing

dust sleeve broken offside rear shock absorber

Fail 6 Dec 2011 51,629 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

corrosion to offside front inner wing

dust sleeve broken offside rear shock absorber

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,461 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 45,452 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,348 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 42,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 38,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,553 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,553 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R419 SKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R419 SKX, 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 R419 SKX registered?

R419 SKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R419 SKX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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