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R862 LAM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 112,621 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 109,652 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 109,633 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Welded plate in footwell has come detached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,791 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 107,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,978 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both outer seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,130 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 106,130 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,174 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 105,174 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,446 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,433 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 101,431 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,026 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 99,023 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,468 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 97,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,318 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mounting broken off.

item removed from windscreen which would result in mot failure.

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,234 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

only front seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

only front seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,559 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,776 miles

nearside front swivel hub slight oil leak

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded badly

Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,834 miles

front tyres close to limit

nearside rear top shock bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,859 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outer edge

advise corrosion rear discs

advise n/s/f axle bush worn

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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R862 LAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R862 LAM, 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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R862 LAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R862 LAM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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