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R284 XKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,739 mi
Last recorded48,739 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 XKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,739 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

wiper arc accross offside screen not considered wide enough to be an issue

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,730 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 48,730 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,692 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre outer edge

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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R284 XKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R284 XKR, 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 R284 XKR registered?

R284 XKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R284 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 XKR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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