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R24 XAT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,339 mi
Last recorded205,339 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 XAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 205,339 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis

Fail 19 Oct 2018 205,333 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 197,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2016 183,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

various welding repairs made to underbody and undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2015 167,009 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 161,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 161,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 156,291 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 156,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 153,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 147,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 144,882 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 144,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 134,077 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 134,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 120,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 95,948 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 95,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R24 XAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R24 XAT, 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 R24 XAT registered?

R24 XAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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