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R581 RKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 RKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 186,886 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

inner arches corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 172,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 172,197 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 168,397 miles

Central Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,821 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

body has under sealed coating

Pass 23 Nov 2019 165,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 156,713 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 148,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 148,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 141,288 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall slight cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2016 141,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,387 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 129,504 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 124,872 miles

o/s track rod end boot splitting

play in n/s drag link end balljoint

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear bump stops missing

sills corroded

various areas of body and chassis corrosion

various slightly corroded brake pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2013 124,872 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s track rod end boot splitting

play in n/s drag link end balljoint

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear bump stops missing

sills corroded

various areas of body and chassis corrosion

various slightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 6 Dec 2012 118,530 miles

both front brake pipes deteriorating

both front springs corroding

slight play in the n/s/f steering drag link arm

Fail 4 Dec 2012 117,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake pipes deteriorating

both front springs corroding

slight play in the n/s/f steering drag link arm

Pass 30 Nov 2011 114,290 miles

corroded brake pipe n/s/r axle

corroded brake pipes to front flexible hoses

front brake discs worn

n/s/f sidelight dim

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in rear upper shock absorber bushes

slight power steering leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 110,895 miles

corroded brake pipes on rear axle

corroded brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r flexible hoses

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing/steering pivots

Pass 25 Nov 2009 107,022 miles

corroded brake pipes on rear axle

corrosion to n/s/r upper wheel arch

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Nov 2009 107,022 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corroded brake pipes on rear axle

corrosion to n/s/r upper wheel arch

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,817 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres cracked and worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slightly corroded brake pipe on n/s/r axle

Pass 4 Dec 2007 99,766 miles

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

nearside swivel joint leaking

offside inner wing corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,078 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 87,950 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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R581 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R581 RKX, 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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R581 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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