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R943 DNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,092 mi
Last recorded133,092 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 DNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 133,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 133,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 130,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 125,454 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 125,373 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,907 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 118,907 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 May 2019 118,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 117,903 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,502 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 117,502 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 105,950 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 105,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,655 miles

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

front reg plate deteriourated

residue around fuel tank

Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear b/pipe slightly corroded

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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R943 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R943 DNS, 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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R943 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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