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R428 CAW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

311,506 mi
Last recorded311,506 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 CAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 311,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 311,377 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 311,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 311,196 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 311,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked below suspenion mt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside indicator insecure

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop==rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 311,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front deep cuts in sidewall

Nearside Front traling arm bolt short

Nearside Front wing insecure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower light unit missing

Offside Front wing damaged

play in handbrake drum

Pass 20 Dec 2019 310,485 miles

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 307,115 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 307,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

All 4 wheels missing nuts

Pass 12 Nov 2016 296,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 281,030 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 272,921 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 262,853 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 252,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 243,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 232,438 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 223,250 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 223,250 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 213,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 204,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 193,306 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R428 CAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R428 CAW, 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 R428 CAW registered?

R428 CAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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