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R829 XWE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,166 mi
Last recorded157,166 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 XWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 157,166 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 156,308 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 156,301 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,494 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door jam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 154,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 154,558 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 152,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 151,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 148,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 147,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 147,049 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 143,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 129,629 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion setting into near side front chassis leg

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,498 miles

corrosion setting in to exhaust

full under body waxoyl

Pass 10 Jan 2012 115,777 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 108,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 102,571 miles

corrosion setting into front & rear discs

Fail 21 Jan 2010 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight fuel leak from lift pump

Fail 19 Jan 2009 93,337 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 85,033 miles

front caliper steel brake pipes corrosion setting in

front exhaust corrosion setting in

front steel brake pipes corrosion setting in

off side rear anti roll bar link slight play

rear brake discs corrosion setting in

rear steel brake pipes corrosion setting in

Pass 23 Dec 2006 76,640 miles

corrosion setting into rear exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2005 71,861 miles

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

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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R829 XWE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 R829 XWE, 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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What year was R829 XWE registered?

R829 XWE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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