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R852 KOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,820 mi
Last recorded195,820 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 KOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 195,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 195,870 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,394 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhausts system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,045 miles

Oil leak ()

all 4 springs corroded

all 4 tyres age related cracks

back box corroded

diff mount bush deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

all 4 springs corroded

all 4 tyres age related cracks

back box corroded

diff mount bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,950 miles

diff leaking

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 104,950 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

diff leaking

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 98,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r hub wet + diff oil leek

Fail 10 Aug 2009 97,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,119 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 95,276 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,295 miles

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

n/s/r hub wet

Pass 20 Jul 2006 92,050 miles

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 KOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

R852 KOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R852 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 KOJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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