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R852 KAW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,496 mi
Last recorded125,496 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 125,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 120,665 miles

Oil coolent pipes leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,505 miles

Service Brake little poor.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 116,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service Brake little poor.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,003 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,507 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,543 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 99,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 142,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 142,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R852 KAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R852 KAW, 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 R852 KAW registered?

R852 KAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R852 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 KAW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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