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R644 NKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

230,346 mi
Last recorded230,346 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 NKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 230,346 miles

Nearside Front Light intensity reduced due to water misting in lamp

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

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

rear seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2024 229,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts removed at time of test seat down used as van

Fail 11 Dec 2024 229,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water ingress (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts removed at time of test seat down used as van

Pass 15 Dec 2023 224,057 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 216,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 213,797 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 206,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 196,406 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 182,018 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 169,098 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 156,500 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 144,640 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 133,574 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

Pass 21 Dec 2010 123,249 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 111,790 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 101,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 101,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,239 miles

PROPSHAFT REAR RUBBER COUPLIN HAS SURFACE SPLITS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 70,715 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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R644 NKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R644 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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R644 NKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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