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R936 TKU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,992 mi
Last recorded132,992 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 TKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 132,992 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both rear corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint at rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery box corroded

Fail 29 May 2026 132,970 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both rear corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint at rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,210 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 129,208 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2013 123,126 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 117,813 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 110,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 104,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,480 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 77,473 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front, securing nuts missing off of centre & front body mounting bolts

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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R936 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R936 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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R936 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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