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R434 HAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 HAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 158,403 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 156,111 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 156,111 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 151,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 151,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 146,742 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 146,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

nearside headlight deteriorated

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 145,117 miles

body underneath poor condition

small oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2020 145,078 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 145,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both axle pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 143,970 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 143,970 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both x 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both x2 (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 140,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,794 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 109,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,254 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 88,167 miles

All Steering BAll Joint Rubber Covers Perishing

Both front Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Fluid Leak From Steering Box Area

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Rear Suspension Anti Roll BAr Rusted

Slight Oil Leak From Offside Front Hub Area

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,167 miles

All Steering BAll Joint Rubber Covers Perishing

Both front Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Fluid Leak From Steering Box Area

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Rear Suspension Anti Roll BAr Rusted

Slight Oil Leak From Offside Front Hub Area

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 12 Mar 2014 84,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,968 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,927 miles

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

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

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

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

STEERING BOX LEAKING

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,972 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,327 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,255 miles

Steering box has slight leak

Fail 20 Mar 2006 64,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Steering box has slight leak

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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R434 HAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R434 HAV, 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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R434 HAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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