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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY1997 · 2.5L DIESEL

R481 CJS

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Free vehicle summary for R481 CJS: 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (BLUE, DIESEL). Mileage: 117,387. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 27/12/2007
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 30/04/2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT was passed in December 2006. As it is now 2026, there is a very large gap in the recorded history which makes it difficult to judge the current state of the vehicle. The recorded defects in the history involved tyre tread depths and corrosion on the brake pipes. Because these entries are nearly twenty years old, it is not possible to establish a trend of whether the condition is stable or worsening. The vehicle has covered 117,387 miles, which is very low mileage for its age. While this implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain, it can also suggest the vehicle has spent long periods standing. This type of usage often leads to the perishing of rubber components and increased corrosion. You should inspect it carefully to check for any signs of deterioration that may have occurred during periods of inactivity. The most important checks are the condition of the brake pipes, the perishing of rubber components, and the condition of the tyres.

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50
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 04:51 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT was passed in December 2006. As it is now 2026, there is a very large gap in the recorded history which makes it difficult to judge the current state of the vehicle. The recorded defects in the history involved tyre tread depths and corrosion on the brake pipes. Because these entries are nearly twenty years old, it is not possible to establish a trend of whether the condition is stable or worsening. The vehicle has covered 117,387 miles, which is very low mileage for its age. While this implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain, it can also suggest the vehicle has spent long periods standing. This type of usage often leads to the perishing of rubber components and increased corrosion. You should inspect it carefully to check for any signs of deterioration that may have occurred during periods of inactivity. The most important checks are the condition of the brake pipes, the perishing of rubber components, and the condition of the tyres.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Discovery (R481 CJS) from 1997 show a total of 4 MOT tests between December 2005 and December 2006.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 50% success rate (2 passes and 2 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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