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R326 XKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,443 mi
Last recorded125,443 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 XKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 125,443 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 125,276 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,241 miles

all rear shocker bushes worn

nsf wheel when on full lock touches axle control arm ,both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2009 110,230 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rear shocker bushes worn

nsf wheel when on full lock touches axle control arm ,both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2007 105,014 miles

drag link joint worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 93,469 miles

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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R326 XKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R326 XKE, 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 R326 XKE registered?

R326 XKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R326 XKE safe to buy?

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