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S109 ARC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,707 mi
Last recorded127,707 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 ARC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 127,707 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 126,321 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,712 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 125,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 124,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 122,711 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 122,680 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both body mounts to the rear of front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches holed on bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both very front body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury door step is about to become detatched (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded under rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel tank straps damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both body mounts to the front of the rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded close to seatbelt mounts (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 121,450 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 121,450 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boddy mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016
Fail 9 Nov 2016 119,721 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all 4 inner arhes (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both onner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear body mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,730 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 113,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,419 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

corroded o/s sill.

requires new alternator belt.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,664 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 105,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust hitting chassis.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,491 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust hitting chassis.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,367 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,363 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,444 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 90,444 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,155 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 83,237 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,237 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,825 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 71,842 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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S109 ARC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S109 ARC, 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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S109 ARC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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