MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear donut cracking splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust middle section holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing and front box section corroded & holed around body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear donut cracking splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front metal brake pipes into brake flexy's corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **On limit worn inner edge** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion mounting point (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak near oil filter ()
prop shaft rear doughnut worn/splitting
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both metal pipes badly corroded into front flexy's (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak from around filter ()
Prop-shaft rear rubber worn
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's worn (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arch have corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Top swivel has play and lift
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc's worn/corroded (3.5.1i)
oil leak
n/s/f top swivel has slight movement
o/s/ front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
rear brake discs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front to rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
front and rear discs corroded
front brake pads getting low
front to rear and rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted
n/s/f drive flange has slight leak
all metal brake pipes starting to pitt
n/s/f outer drive flange has slight leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R559 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 R559 VDB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R559 VDB?
You can check the full history of R559 VDB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R559 VDB registered?
R559 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 October 1997.
Is R559 VDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R559 VDB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R559 VDB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R559 VDB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.