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R657 ACK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,088 mi
Last recorded191,088 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 ACK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 191,088 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 181,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 180,986 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 180,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s body mount prescribed areas corroded.

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal numerous on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 180,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear No plate lights dim

Rear o/s & n/s body mount prescribed areas corroded.

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal numerous on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 177,697 miles

Front exhaust has minor leak

nearside rear reflector damaged

offside rear body mount corroded

rear bumper damaged

steering box leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2015 177,697 miles

Front exhaust has minor leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear reflector damaged

offside rear body mount corroded

rear bumper damaged

steering box leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front hub seal leaking

Oil leak

all of the rear chassis is corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 173,444 miles

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

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

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

Both front wipers split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front hub seal leaking

Oil leak

all of the rear chassis is corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 160,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 150,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 142,190 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 141,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 134,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 134,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 129,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 129,745 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 119,344 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 119,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R657 ACK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R657 ACK, 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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R657 ACK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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