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R818 VJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,602 mi
Last recorded132,602 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 132,602 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside cooroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 131,669 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 131,667 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,867 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,811 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 130,806 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached Has come detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,066 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 124,934 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 124,470 miles

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

Oil leak.

Only 2 seat belts fitted to centre rear seats.

Vehicle underside very muddy.

coil spring corroded All 4. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Holster (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak.

Vehicle underside very muddy.

coil spring corroded All 4. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 123,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,467 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,158 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 122,149 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 120,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 120,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 118,311 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 114,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 110,887 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 110,874 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 106,784 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 106,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 98,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,479 miles

offside front inner brake pad low

oil leak

rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2006 93,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside front inner brake pad low

oil leak

rear steel brake pipe corroded

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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R818 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R818 VJW, 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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R818 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R818 VJW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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