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R552 EAW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 EAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 82,668 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 81,919 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Rear differential slight oil leak

floor heavily undersealed over prescribed areas and components

Fail 19 Mar 2025 81,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Engine has slight oil leak

Rear differential slight oil leak

floor heavily undersealed over prescribed areas and components

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,405 miles

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

Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,540 miles

Front Both front swivel joints slightly weeping

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2020 77,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint is damp

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear diff has slight weep of oil

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,502 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,624 miles

Offside Rear cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2018 70,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Under arch pop riveted repair (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Previous repairs coated in sealer unable to establish methods used

Slight corrosion to chassis

Tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear x2 above gas tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,829 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,087 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,903 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,572 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 37,572 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,885 miles

brake performance close to lower limit on the rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,768 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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R552 EAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R552 EAW, 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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R552 EAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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