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R91 VLT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,614 mi
Last recorded176,614 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 VLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 176,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front/rear structure corroded

rear propshaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2024 172,564 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Dec 2024 172,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Nov 2023 169,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Nov 2023 169,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Dec 2022 166,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Dec 2022 166,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 161,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Dec 2021 161,929 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (2 places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Nov 2020 158,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear bump stops missing

n/s battery insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2020 158,908 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear bump stops missing

n/s battery insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2019 156,652 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 156,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 152,847 miles

both front hubs leaking slightly

front/rear brake discs corroded

steering box has slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 148,890 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded

o/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

slight lift in n/s/f suspension joints

Fail 8 Mar 2017 148,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs becoming corroded

o/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

slight lift in n/s/f suspension joints

Pass 14 Mar 2016 145,578 miles

o/s/f brake pipe has surface rust

both rear bump stops missing

both rear droplinks have play

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 139,007 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 139,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,925 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r stabilizer link has slight play

o/s/r stabilizer link has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 125,820 miles

front steering end gaiters perished slightly// front shock absorbers slightly weak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 123,155 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front nos plate slightly detorated

Fail 2 Sep 2008 123,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front nos plate slightly detorated

Pass 11 Sep 2006 109,772 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R91 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R91 VLT, 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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R91 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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