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R460 XRA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,395 mi
Last recorded141,395 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 XRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 141,395 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 138,538 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 138,511 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 135,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 130,760 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 130,760 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 126,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 121,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,573 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 114,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 110,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2009 110,117 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 108,536 miles

rear hub seals slight leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 108,536 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear hub seals slight leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 97,673 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 16 Jun 2008 97,673 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 2 May 2007 87,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 87,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 78,710 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 78,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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R460 XRA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R460 XRA, 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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R460 XRA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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