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R541 ODA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,196 mi
Last recorded160,196 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 ODA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 160,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 162,196 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 160,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 160,196 miles

some body work has cosmetic damage.

Fail 8 Jul 2017 160,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

some body work has cosmetic damage.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear & offside front body mounts badly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper floor section badly corroded

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch near body mount corroded

Offside Front Lower seat squab deteriorated

Offside Front inner wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill badly corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

test carried out after previous mistake by ae having computer problem

Fail 23 Mar 2016 154,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage under flasher (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear & offside front body mounts badly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper floor section badly corroded

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch near body mount corroded

Offside Front Lower seat squab deteriorated

Offside Front inner wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill badly corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

test carried out after previous mistake by ae having computer problem

Pass 23 Mar 2016 154,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 143,773 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 132,546 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 108,119 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 108,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

slight leak from nearside front hub swivel seal

Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,829 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,182 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,196 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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R541 ODA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R541 ODA, 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 R541 ODA registered?

R541 ODA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R541 ODA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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