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R64 NAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,901 mi
Last recorded116,901 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 NAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 116,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 110,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 102,881 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch offside and nearside front and rear ()

front and rear suspension raised

Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,747 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 84,873 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside and nearside front corroded at body mountain

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,868 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,611 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,451 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,295 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,979 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,049 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,411 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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R64 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R64 NAU, 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 R64 NAU registered?

R64 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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