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R828 XWE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

247,940 mi
Last recorded247,940 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 XWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 247,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 228,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 209,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 193,057 miles

inner braking surface of n/s/r brake discs in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 174,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 151,570 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 15,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre close to limits.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 132,019 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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R828 XWE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R828 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 R828 XWE registered?

R828 XWE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R828 XWE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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