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R912 TKU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 TKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 140,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 137,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,215 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 132,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,060 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,068 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,066 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 108,017 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 103,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 989,776 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 989,776 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,139 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 89,349 miles

slight fuel leak from lift pump

Pass 21 Feb 2006 87,297 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 87,297 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R912 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R912 TKU, 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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R912 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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