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R347 XKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,286 mi
Last recorded179,286 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 XKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 179,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes soft pearishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front traction joint leaking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temp repaire (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to box section at rear of sill. not structural at this time but will req.att.

Offside Rear Lower box se ction corroded same as n/s. not structural at this time but req. att.

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2019 179,276 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Feb 2019 179,273 miles

Emissions not tested due to holes in exhaust smoke not reaching the end (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe corroded and holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jan 2019 179,262 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Major exhaust leak in rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive corrosion on inner sill N/S and O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S/mirror broken but does not affect drivers view

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 172,059 miles

Oil leak rear diff & engine ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 165,960 miles

Front front fog lights not working

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 165,949 miles

Nearside 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 front fog lights not working

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear unable to gain access to rear seat belts as vehicle fully loaded with seats down

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 157,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 154,396 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 149,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear axle brake pipes corroded. (difficult to fully examine as pipes wax-oyled

both rear inner wing - sill ends corroded at rear suspension but not considered to be excessive.

nearside rear inner sill corroded.

nearside windscreen washer jet weak.

offside front tyre tread worn on edges.

offside inner sill corroded.

offside rear inner sill corroded.

rear brake pad reatining pins worn and only just securing.

third row seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2013 149,762 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear axle brake pipes corroded. (difficult to fully examine as pipes wax-oyled

both rear inner wing - sill ends corroded at rear suspension but not considered to be excessive.

nearside rear inner sill corroded.

nearside windscreen washer jet weak.

offside front tyre tread worn on edges.

offside inner sill corroded.

offside rear inner sill corroded.

rear brake pad reatining pins worn and only just securing.

third row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2012 145,070 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 145,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 140,328 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 140,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 128,996 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 128,994 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 119,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 107,825 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 107,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 83,723 miles

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

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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R347 XKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R347 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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R347 XKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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