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R446 XUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,164 mi
Last recorded227,164 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 XUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 227,164 miles

Offside Rear anti rollbar slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear boot floor advanced corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 219,550 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear not checked.......area loaded..

Fail 9 Aug 2016 219,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear not checked.......area loaded..

Pass 12 Aug 2015 205,448 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 205,448 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 190,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 174,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 162,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 147,622 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 132,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 116,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 113,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 109,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 104,374 miles

silencer and pipe on rear soon require replacing

slight play near side front hub

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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R446 XUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R446 XUD, 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 R446 XUD registered?

R446 XUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R446 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 XUD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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