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R598 XVM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,597 mi
Last recorded197,597 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 XVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 197,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2019 193,991 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Oct 2019 193,970 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment AT STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Oct 2018 189,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 185,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 180,080 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 179,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 174,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 171,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking/splitting on outer walls

Pass 10 Oct 2013 166,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 164,775 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 64,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 157,439 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear quarter panel corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside rear lower quarter panel corroded

offside sill corroded

oil leak from offside front hub

Pass 19 Jan 2009 150,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 142,971 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 132,523 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 128,671 miles

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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R598 XVM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R598 XVM, 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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R598 XVM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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