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R633 NKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 NKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 127,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 126,586 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flitch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 125,381 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 122,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 116,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,022 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 95,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,712 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 80,562 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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R633 NKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R633 NKX, 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 R633 NKX registered?

R633 NKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R633 NKX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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