MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Has had many welded repairs covered in underseal
Sill covers fitted
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to hose. (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Headlamps slightly insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at diff (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front reg (6.1.C.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer,upper sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at diff (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner wheel arch/ mud flap (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)
Headlamps slightly insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at diff (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front bumper has projections and winch fitted.
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front bumper has projections and winch fitted.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
passenger front door lock worn, rust at rear, some rust on inner sills.
passenger front door lock worn, rust at rear, some rust on inner sills.
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear tyres worn down to wear bars
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R336 XKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R336 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R336 XKE?
You can check the full history of R336 XKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R336 XKE registered?
R336 XKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R336 XKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R336 XKE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R336 XKE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R336 XKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.