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R933 MAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,678 mi
Last recorded134,678 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 MAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 134,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 134,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 133,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 133,425 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 133,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 133,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 130,879 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 130,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 124,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion around rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side front , slight (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 121,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak and refill tank (2.2.D.2e)

Body has slight corrosion around rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side front , slight (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,748 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak front diff pinion seal

Fail 26 Jan 2015 112,748 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak front diff pinion seal

Fail 26 Jan 2015 112,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak appears tyo bo front diff pinion seal

Pass 28 Jan 2014 106,880 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play n/s front swivel

general chassis rusting in places but appears sound

Fail 27 Jan 2014 106,880 miles

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

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Excess oil leak front diff Oilleak from pasrk brake drum General chassis rusting but appeards sdound

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,884 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

inner sills corroded but access undercarpet limited

side steps corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

inner sills corroded but access undercarpet limited

side steps corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 94,446 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,463 miles

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

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

both sills corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 73,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,457 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 54,457 miles

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

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

rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,342 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 48,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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R933 MAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R933 MAU, 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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R933 MAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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