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R434 NGC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,194 mi
Last recorded126,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 NGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 126,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 126,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has a major leak of gases, and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed to be tested when re presented (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt stalk/buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt buckle/ stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe has a major leak of gases, and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed door/loading door/tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,876 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 122,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired top and bottom swivels (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,354 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 119,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,421 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 108,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper corroded

signs of possible slight fuel leak in engine bay area

Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper corroded

signs of possible slight fuel leak in engine bay area

water ingress nearside front indicator lamp unit

Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,111 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,598 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAKING FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,650 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,852 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,848 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 64,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,763 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,567 miles

water leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,003 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 49,003 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,255 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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R434 NGC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R434 NGC, 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 NGC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R434 NGC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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