MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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R163 EKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 R163 EKX, 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 R163 EKX registered?
R163 EKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R163 EKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R163 EKX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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