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R263 EOX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,542 mi
Last recorded149,542 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 EOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 149,542 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 149,536 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting and inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch and body mounting and bulk head (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,020 miles

Nearside Oil leak of engine ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Welding repairs have been carried out to n/s sill and body mount arear

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,931 miles

Nearside rear body mount slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 115,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear UJ on front propshaft has play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 100,483 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 99,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,009 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 81,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2007 75,962 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2006 72,599 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 66,077 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R263 EOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R263 EOX, 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 R263 EOX registered?

R263 EOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R263 EOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 EOX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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