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R615 XVM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,507 mi
Last recorded191,507 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 XVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 191,507 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 173,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 152,721 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 152,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 126,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 102,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,039 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear brake discs corroding

sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,982 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 95,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

1,chips in windscreen outside zone "A" †2,front tyres wearing on inner edges †3,o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak †4,rear brake discs starting to corrode †5,front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,879 miles

1.chip in windscreen outside zone A †2.front axle swivel balls pitting †3.rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2005 81,638 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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R615 XVM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R615 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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What year was R615 XVM registered?

R615 XVM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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