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R819 AFL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,345 mi
Last recorded180,345 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 AFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 180,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 179,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 179,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 177,342 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 176,768 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 176,625 miles

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

slight corrosion both sills

Fail 4 Aug 2021 176,169 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion both sills

Pass 4 Aug 2020 175,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner body mount area corroded (inner sill)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount area corroded (inner sill)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front triangle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck perished

Fail 31 Jul 2020 175,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner body mount area corroded (inner sill)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mount area corroded (inner sill)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front triangle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck perished

Pass 1 Aug 2019 173,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radial arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck perished

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 173,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radial arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck perished

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 171,409 miles

Front tow bar fitted protruding front bumper.

O/S/R inner door shut rusty.

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both side inner front wheel arches rusty.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 169,688 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides inner at front wheel arches rusty

Rear both sides on inner door shuts slight rust on wheel arches

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 15 Jul 2016 167,355 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint

Front both sides slight rust on inner wings

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn front joint

Pass 15 Jul 2015 164,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front turrets slight rust

Pass 30 Jul 2014 162,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 159,986 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 156,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear floor slightly corroded

slight corrosion around front outriggers

slight corrosion around o/s/f body mounting

slight play in steering box

Fail 31 Jul 2012 156,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear floor slightly corroded

slight corrosion around front outriggers

slight corrosion around o/s/f body mounting

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Aug 2011 154,502 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion some areas underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2010 143,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 135,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 125,745 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Jul 2008 125,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 112,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 112,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2005 92,143 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R819 AFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R819 AFL, 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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R819 AFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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