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R966 KVV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,344 mi
Last recorded178,344 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 KVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 178,344 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 178,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 176,134 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 170,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 166,863 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 166,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 160,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 148,713 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 May 2018 148,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 May 2017 137,221 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 124,827 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 113,201 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 113,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 100,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 88,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipe over axle securing bolt missing but clipped to axle securly

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,314 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,262 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 29,262 miles

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

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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R966 KVV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R966 KVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R966 KVV registered?

R966 KVV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R966 KVV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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