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R621 CCV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

125,913 mi
Last recorded125,913 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 CCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,913 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 125,897 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 123,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,829 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 122,829 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 119,612 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2019 119,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,705 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 117,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 116,426 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 116,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,751 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 114,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion and holes around fuel tank

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 112,277 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front position lamp is dim

offside front steering ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 110,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front position lamp is dim

offside front steering ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 110,948 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front position lamp is dim

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,319 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes are slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,503 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 103,503 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s sill

front andf rear coil springs corroding

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight corrosion to rear cross axle brake pipe

slight play in o/s/r bottom shock absorber bush

Pass 11 Dec 2010 98,665 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

front coil springs corroding

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill (body)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 92,217 miles

chip and small damage to windscreen

front number plate deteriating

o/s/r shock absorber bush worn

oil leak (from sump gasket)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 86,231 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 86,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,374 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 76,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 71,636 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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R621 CCV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R621 CCV, 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 R621 CCV registered?

R621 CCV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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