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R4 DBJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,993 mi
Last recorded101,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 DBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front play at both front wheels

Nearside Front corrosion hole by front bumper, not deemed excessive

Nearside Front hole by most rear of wheel arch

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp aim just visible

Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear lower shock bushes cracking and perished

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 tyres heavily cracking and cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box has tape over it

bonnet very stiff to open

Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,170 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,849 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 96,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,094 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,361 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

coolant leak

o/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,462 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,380 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,348 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,180 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,092 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 46,092 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R4 DBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R4 DBJ, 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 R4 DBJ registered?

R4 DBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R4 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 DBJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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