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R856 XKK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,673 mi
Last recorded115,673 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 XKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,673 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

header tank leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2009 113,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 111,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bullbar insucure due to welds broke has a temporary repair

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear No plate slightly deterioated

slight side to side movement on parking lever

Fail 7 Aug 2008 111,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine and transfer box oil leak.

Front bullbar broke on weld(s).Has a temporary repair;strength and security reduced.

Near side rear light lens guard corroded and insecure.

Near side rear seat belt locking mechanism incomplete.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and centre silencer (baffles)noisy and slight blow.

Rear registration plate lamp light output reduced.

Rear wiper blade defective.

Sideplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 109,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both side steps corroded

front bull bar insecur

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 Jul 2007 109,381 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both side steps corroded

front bull bar insecur

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 104,139 miles

Corosion to nearside main brake pipe at rear

General Corosion throughout underbody

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 95,665 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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R856 XKK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R856 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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R856 XKK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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