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R723 CNT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,146 mi
Last recorded73,146 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 CNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 70,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 68,855 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,068 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,437 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,955 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,214 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 62,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,818 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 57,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,026 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 55,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 53,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,847 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 51,652 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 49,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,118 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 46,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 44,352 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 43,293 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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R723 CNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R723 CNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R723 CNT registered?

R723 CNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R723 CNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 CNT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R723 CNT have outstanding finance?

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