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R606 LCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

179,660 mi
Last recorded179,660 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 LCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 179,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All ends covers split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 173,860 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 169,549 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 164,729 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 162,846 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 158,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 154,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,862 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 47,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 136,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 126,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 117,087 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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R606 LCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R606 LCW, 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 R606 LCW registered?

R606 LCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R606 LCW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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