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R833 SLY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,727 mi
Last recorded149,727 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 SLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 149,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 148,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 147,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 146,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 141,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 140,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 132,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

substantial repairs carried out under vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2017 132,713 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake not tester

Pass 25 Nov 2016 124,509 miles

front tyres wearing low in places

rear tyres perishing around edge of tread areas

several areas of underbody previously repaired and boot floor area rusted through in places

Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,553 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,685 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,607 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,752 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses damp

rear door shuts corroded and previous repairs

Fail 8 Apr 2011 81,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both front brake hoses damp

rear door shuts corroded and previous repairs

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,766 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear lower front of wheelarch near body mounting

headlamp bulbs slightly discoloured

o/s rear bumpstop missing

rearmost seats up at time of test

repairs skimmed with filler and painted

repairs to rear door shuts

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,645 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear lower front of wheelarch near body mounting

headlamp bulbs slightly discoloured

o/s rear bumpstop missing

rearmost seats up at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,249 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

Damage to nearside sill inner and outer

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front numberplate partially delaminated

Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

Damage to nearside sill inner and outer

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear lower indicator not working

front numberplate partially delaminated

offside rear door lever inoperative from outside

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight wear

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,552 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 65,549 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

body anchorages for corrosion development

damage to ns sill

security of ns mirror glass

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,281 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 59,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,349 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R833 SLY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R833 SLY, 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 R833 SLY registered?

R833 SLY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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