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R993 JDG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

200,614 mi
Last recorded200,614 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 JDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 200,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 199,427 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 197,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 195,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 190,146 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 190,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 187,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 183,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 178,044 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 178,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 173,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 171,719 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 169,413 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 169,411 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner door step (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 161,827 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking and worn near limit on edges

both rear steering ball joint boots cracking

crack in windscreen outside A zone

drivers wiper smeary

multiple brake pipes going rusty

o/s/r damper top bush deteriated

radiator deteriated

rear floor going rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2014 161,826 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking and worn near limit on edges

both rear steering ball joint boots cracking

multiple brake pipes going rusty

o/s/r damper top bush deteriated

radiator deteriated

rear floor going rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2013 153,697 miles

boot floor rusted

Fail 2 Dec 2013 153,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

boot floor rusted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 145,886 miles

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

o/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2012 145,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2011 140,629 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 140,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,503 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 133,503 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

petrol pipe guard rusted broken insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2009 125,791 miles

rear prop shalft couling split

Fail 14 Dec 2009 125,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,568 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 119,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 113,152 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 113,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 105,163 miles

o/s/f side light not working new bulb

oil leak engine area

Pass 12 Dec 2005 96,713 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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R993 JDG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R993 JDG, 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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R993 JDG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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