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R941 DGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,078 mi
Last recorded110,078 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 110,078 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 110,068 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near side and off side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,250 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,187 miles

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

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

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

near side chassis corroded

off side & near side sills corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 103,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 95,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,374 miles

front too rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,729 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,848 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 58,253 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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R941 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R941 DGV, 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 R941 DGV registered?

R941 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R941 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R941 DGV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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