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R967 KUM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,015 mi
Last recorded184,015 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 KUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 184,015 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount under front passenger door prescribed area corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut area corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount underneath rear passenger door prescribed area corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 182,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer jet has poor projection

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 182,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Average reading of 2.48 -- Limit 1.73 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear spring mounting area - marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear body mount corroded -- Marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 179,294 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 175,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm lower bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 173,059 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 170,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 169,515 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 166,356 miles

handbrake effort on limit

oil leak from engine

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of fluid around steering box

signs of roughness to power steering

Pass 19 Mar 2018 163,242 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 161,124 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 158,992 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 156,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 152,866 miles

rear shock absorber bushes worn

both rear tyre worn on edges

rear discs worn and rusty

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 148,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2011 143,517 miles

all rear shock absorbers bushes worn boaderline pass

slight freeplay in both front wheels

two splits in rear of exhaust system starting to blow boaderline pass

Fail 7 Nov 2010 127,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2010 127,640 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 132,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 128,664 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2007 124,206 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 116,425 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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R967 KUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R967 KUM, 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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R967 KUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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