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R420 EMB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

189,564 mi
Last recorded189,564 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 EMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 189,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 183,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 177,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 170,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 170,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 164,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 158,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 150,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 123,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,280 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 108,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,361 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 107,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 105,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 103,687 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 101,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 101,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 10,031 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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R420 EMB 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 R420 EMB, 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 R420 EMB registered?

R420 EMB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R420 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 EMB 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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