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RBK 48

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,078 mi
Last recorded78,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBK 48
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 77,509 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 76,148 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,058 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,764 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,238 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes greased

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

Pass 30 May 2013 73,732 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,464 miles

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

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

both outer side members slightly corroded.

n/s gas tank strap excessively corroded/broken.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

both outer side members slightly corroded.

n/s gas tank strap excessively corroded/broken.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s n/s/rear extra lights fitted to bumper starting to fade

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,866 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 85,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,139 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,115 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,839 miles

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

rear exhaust system in very poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2008 62,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

rear exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,776 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,776 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both side-step mounting brackets heavily corroded

rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,551 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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RBK 48 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RBK 48, 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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RBK 48 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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