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R634 NKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,159 mi
Last recorded194,159 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 NKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 194,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 194,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 194,150 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2013 192,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 182,850 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 169,144 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 169,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010
Pass 29 Oct 2009 152,676 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008
Pass 19 Oct 2007 139,286 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 139,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 135,483 miles

Battery insecure

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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R634 NKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R634 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R634 NKX registered?

R634 NKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R634 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R634 NKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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