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R781 XKK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,257 mi
Last recorded169,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 XKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 169,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

dampness around steering box

Pass 14 Mar 2020 166,293 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 166,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 160,020 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 160,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 155,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 150,120 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 150,120 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2016 140,681 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 140,681 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 132,069 miles

Oil leak

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

both wipers split but clear screen

Pass 6 May 2014 124,156 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 115,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 115,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,925 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2010 89,016 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,838 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 80,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,544 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 73,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 68,525 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear propshaft rubber splitting

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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R781 XKK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R781 XKK, 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 R781 XKK registered?

R781 XKK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R781 XKK shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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