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R753 ADP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

122,628 mi
Last recorded122,628 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 ADP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 122,628 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,721 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seatbelts on rear seat ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 117,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,120 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,877 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 104,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 98,427 miles

play in rear prop shaft bush

Pass 8 May 2017 95,384 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 92,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,089 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 90,068 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 84,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 82,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 78,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 73,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 61,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,373 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,009 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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R753 ADP 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 R753 ADP, 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 R753 ADP registered?

R753 ADP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R753 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 ADP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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