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R832 XKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,301 mi
Last recorded161,301 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 XKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 161,301 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle trailing arm front bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle trailing arm front bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis by shock up mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system by middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear body mount behind bumper corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 158,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section just before axle small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear body mounts just before rear wheels deteriorated/perished

Fail 18 Jan 2021 158,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated front swivel joint seal is leaking on to front brake (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear hub seal is leaking on to rear disc (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear shock lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering box is covered in oil but possible pipe above box is leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section just before axle small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear body mounts just before rear wheels deteriorated/perished

Fail 6 Jan 2021 158,546 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 152,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

steering box & brake pads & discs cleaned.ok at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2019 152,269 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 143,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture In Lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 132,988 miles

Oil Leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 126,492 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 119,338 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,506 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 110,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front hub seals leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2011 101,653 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front hub seals leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,812 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 93,812 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,249 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 84,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,466 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 73,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,135 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 65,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R832 XKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R832 XKX, 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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R832 XKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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