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R89 NAW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,538 mi
Last recorded115,538 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 NAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 115,538 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S Wheel Bearing Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Inner Arches Previously Repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle Exhaust Bracket Defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S & N/S Middle Body Mounts Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 115,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,554 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 112,554 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats untestable

Fail 10 Oct 2018 109,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats untestable

Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,069 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill but not effecting strength to a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 107,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill but not effecting strength to a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,375 miles

tyres alround need changing soon small cuts

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,632 miles

Brake performance only just passed, brakes may be in need of attention

N/S/F Hub Cap Split

Fail 15 Sep 2015 100,632 miles

Brake performance only just passed, brakes may be in need of attention

N/S/F Hub Cap Split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,114 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 97,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,726 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs marked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,909 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre perishing (in tread)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,642 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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R89 NAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R89 NAW, 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 R89 NAW registered?

R89 NAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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