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R474 XBT

1997 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,603 mi
Last recorded16,603 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 XBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 16,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 16,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 16,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 15,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 15,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,828 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged n/s & o/s have uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor damage and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 13,828 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged n/s & o/s have uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor damage and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 12,859 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt above axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wering uneven

Offside Front tyre wering uneven

Offside Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,156 miles

Offside Rear minor damage to tread

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,981 miles

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

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

oil leek

Fail 21 Apr 2016 10,981 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

oil leek

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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R474 XBT is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R474 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 R474 XBT registered?

R474 XBT is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R474 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 XBT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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