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R349 XKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 XKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2015 98,697 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at axle (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded away (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tread cords visible in long split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside body mount in front of rear wheel excessive corrosion. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

advise oil in transmission brake

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,729 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 1 Aug 2014 97,658 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,231 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear pads worn to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,791 miles

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

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

under side off vehicle at the back off engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear rubber propshaft coupling perishing,still ok for now

under side off vehicle at the rear off engine there is quite a bad oil leak,oil level in engine is ok when inspected

Fail 13 Jan 2011 89,395 miles

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

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

rear floor corroding, not excessive at time of test

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes

slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in the steering droip arm to drag link ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,395 miles

rear floor corroding, not excessive at time of test

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes

slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in the steering droip arm to drag link ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,209 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,993 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both centre lower seat belt,prescribed areas corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,101 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 73,771 miles

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

both front inner arches are corroding, not excessive at time of test

o/s/f tractor joint is weeping slightly, not excessive to indicate component failure

slight play in both rear shock absorber top and lower mounting bushes, not excessive at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2007 73,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front inner arches are corroding, not excessive at time of test

slight play in both rear shock absorbers top and bottom mounts, not excessive at time of test

the o/s/f tractor joint is weeping slightly, not enoughto indicate seal/component failure at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r hub seal weeping. not contaminating brake discs at time of test

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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R349 XKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R349 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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R349 XKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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