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R85 CAH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

216,953 mi
Last recorded216,953 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 CAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 216,953 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that service or repair may be required

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 213,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that service or repair may be required

Possible fuel injector blow by

Service brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that service or repair may be required

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 4 joint boots perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 205,314 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 195,093 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 187,944 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 187,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 187,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 174,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 162,833 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 162,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 151,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 115,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,511 miles

All 4 road tyres perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 112,506 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

All 4 road tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,804 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,627 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,427 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 98,427 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 95,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,467 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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R85 CAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R85 CAH, 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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R85 CAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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