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A5 DXO

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 138,884 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 138,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 136,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,324 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,367 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 120,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 103,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 79,697 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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A5 DXO is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 A5 DXO, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 DXO registered?

A5 DXO is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is A5 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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