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R446 SOY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

322,973 mi
Last recorded322,973 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 SOY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 322,973 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested may brake in half if road tested with brake tester (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced market yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 312,634 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 304,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases out from flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 294,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 294,594 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rubber cupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner near door post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near door post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill door post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 287,245 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 287,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability trumpit nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 279,827 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 269,178 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 269,178 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 255,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 241,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 241,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 228,529 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 228,527 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement inner pad-pisston (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement inner pad-pisston (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 218,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 216,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 214,393 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 214,385 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 211,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 201,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 192,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 187,506 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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R446 SOY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R446 SOY, 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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R446 SOY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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