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R139 XBW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

190,710 mi
Last recorded190,710 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 XBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 190,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 186,257 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 186,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 181,091 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 181,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 77,425 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 173,349 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 173,349 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 169,917 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 169,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 164,312 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Offside front inner wing corroded

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

Rear axle support ball joint slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2011 164,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Offside front inner wing corroded

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

Rear axle support ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2010 158,697 miles

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 151,663 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 151,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 144,430 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 144,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 139,397 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 139,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 124,574 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 124,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 114,476 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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R139 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R139 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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R139 XBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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