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R382 XRT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,884 mi
Last recorded163,884 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 163,884 miles

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

damage to windscreen not in drivers veiw

smear on wipers

washers low effort

Pass 24 Apr 2013 151,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,065 miles

front to rear brake pipe across and accross axle only just good enough to pass m.o.t

Pass 29 Jul 2011 134,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 123,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 116,338 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 116,338 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,411 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 107,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 95,482 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges †slight oil leak from gearbox drum

Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,673 miles

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

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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R382 XRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R382 XRT, 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 R382 XRT registered?

R382 XRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R382 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 XRT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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