MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL TYRES HAVE CRACKS TO SIDE WALLS
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sills slightly corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis rails corroded
off side front hub leak
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R132 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R132 XBW, 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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What year was R132 XBW registered?
R132 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R132 XBW safe to buy?
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