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R645 XDM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,125 mi
Last recorded196,125 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 XDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 196,125 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides rear upper inner wheel arches showing corrosion

built for off road use

long parking brake travel

n/s/r body mount corrosion

n/s/r outer sill has a small hole

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

o/s/f inner top wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2023 183,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 182,659 miles

inner wings corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 182,655 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer and inner sills (5.2.6)

inner wings corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 182,163 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 182,108 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade

Pass 11 Apr 2013 181,380 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion behind both rear archs

slight corrosoin on front inner wings

Fail 11 Apr 2013 181,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion behind both rear archs

slight corrosoin on front inner wings

Pass 5 Apr 2012 180,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 178,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear outriggers corroded

offside front innerwing slightly corrded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 176,375 miles

both boot floors andoffside rear outrigger slightly corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2010 176,358 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both boot floors and offside very rear outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 173,419 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front headlight lens slight damage.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 173,395 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front headlight lens slight damage.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 159,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 144,406 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 144,297 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R645 XDM 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R645 XDM, 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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R645 XDM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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