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R567 XWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,575 mi
Last recorded173,575 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 XWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 173,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and cross member various places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and cross member various places (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 170,378 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 170,375 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Towbar component excessively corroded Drop plate strengthener (6.6.1)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 170,352 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure mounting bolt not fixed (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering upper and lower (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens also cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cross member above fuel tank corroded

front brake pads overlapping outer edge of discs

rear propshaft rubber mounting deterioated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 143,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 138,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 137,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 134,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 132,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,362 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 127,311 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 119,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 110,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 102,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 95,264 miles

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

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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R567 XWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R567 XWR, 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 R567 XWR registered?

R567 XWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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