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R641 LKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,153 mi
Last recorded182,153 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 LKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 182,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 182,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 181,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 179,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 179,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both main ()

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no seats in rear

Pass 5 Jul 2022 177,617 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 177,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 175,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on its brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 175,532 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Internal headlamp levelling device is not working. Not adjusting front headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on its brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 172,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 163,519 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 152,855 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 152,290 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure split pin missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 150,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 145,868 miles

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

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

drop arm slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2017 145,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

drop arm slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2016 144,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 143,399 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 143,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 142,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 142,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres starting to perrish

body has several areas of corrosion not affecting testable items

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 143,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres starting to perrish

body has several areas of corrosion not affecting testable items

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 140,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2012 140,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 139,299 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 139,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 133,966 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 133,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 131,667 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 131,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

oil leaks from eng,g.box and transfer boxes

rear diff oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 May 2008 126,895 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 126,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 115,813 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 101,798 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 101,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads and discs getting low

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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R641 LKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R641 LKX, 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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R641 LKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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