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R462 XUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,201 mi
Last recorded217,201 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 XUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 217,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 216,929 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 216,925 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog lights turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator working o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 216,912 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced half ,several holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard arm bush affecting steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced half,several holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 206,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 193,832 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front most inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle steady rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 180,515 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 167,397 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 167,386 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion rear boot floor area (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 159,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 159,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2014 149,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 149,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 148,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 148,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 143,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 140,924 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 140,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 134,809 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 134,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 128,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 123,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 123,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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R462 XUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R462 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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R462 XUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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