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R515 SJO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

249,206 mi
Last recorded249,206 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 SJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 249,206 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 241,046 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 238,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 232,351 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear axle tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 228,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 224,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 217,979 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 207,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sidelamp not working

Pass 20 Nov 2017 195,307 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 195,293 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 189,063 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 181,115 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 181,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,453 miles

Battery A little loose.

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 157,399 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 147,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 147,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 138,670 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 138,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,269 miles

slight play in n/s tie bar end ball joint

slight play in o/s steering arm ball joint

Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 114,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 106,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,592 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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R515 SJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R515 SJO, 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 R515 SJO registered?

R515 SJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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