MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,302 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear propshaft flexible rubber joint slightly split
rust holes in both rear sills but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear propshaft flexible rubber joint slightly split
rust holes in both rear sills but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Washer bottle cap missing
front wheel bearing have slight play
hubs slightly damp
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front hubs damp (hub seals)
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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R244 XRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R244 XRT, 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 R244 XRT registered?
R244 XRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R244 XRT safe to buy?
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