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R393 XRT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F Tyre perished/splitting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F & Both rear tyres perished/splitting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F & Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F & Both rear tyres perished/splitting

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,528 miles

Both front tyres perished/splitting

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 90,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,577 miles

Both sills and wheel arches deteriated

Front number plate deteriated

Headlamp covers fitted

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear propshaft rubber deteriated

Fail 20 Jun 2011 83,227 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both sills and wheel arches deteriated

Front number plate deteriated

Headlamp covers fitted

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear propshaft rubber deteriated

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,291 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 77,291 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,899 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 74,899 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,773 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,457 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 64,323 miles

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

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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R393 XRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R393 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 R393 XRT registered?

R393 XRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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