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R473 XBT

1997 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

218,179 mi
Last recorded218,179 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 XBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 218,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside door release has poor operation

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlight dip switch has poor operation

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2024 213,438 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 213,416 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 202,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 202,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 193,264 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 193,247 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 184,111 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 184,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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R473 XBT is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 106,226 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R473 XBT registered?

R473 XBT is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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