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R811 XWE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,246 mi
Last recorded145,246 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 XWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 145,246 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 138,104 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 138,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 129,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 125,512 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 120,164 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake lines coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2008 110,975 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 110,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 90,929 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 68,668 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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R811 XWE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R811 XWE, 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 R811 XWE registered?

R811 XWE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R811 XWE safe to buy?

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