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R704 ADU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,058 mi
Last recorded107,058 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 ADU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,058 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,151 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 95,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,941 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 86,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pipe slight leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 83,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pipe slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,321 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,680 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,851 miles

Oil leak

slight play in the steering bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,336 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2005 39,412 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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R704 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R704 ADU, 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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R704 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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