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R862 XBV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,058 mi
Last recorded160,058 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 160,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 160,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 159,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 157,590 miles

Central Rear seat belt and clasp missing

Front pads maybe low not able to see clearly

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 156,131 miles

Centre Rear no belt fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 154,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 154,709 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2014 153,243 miles

Nearside front outer ball shank has slight oil residue

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

Offside front outer ball shank has slight oil residue

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but only specified areas classed excessive

Fail 3 Feb 2014 153,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front outer ball shank has slight oil residue

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

Offside front outer ball shank has slight oil residue

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but only specified areas classed excessive

Pass 8 Feb 2013 147,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 140,318 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 140,253 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 136,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no rear seats fitted on retest

Fail 1 Feb 2011 136,452 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 130,765 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 130,763 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 123,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 123,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 115,301 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE CRACKING. †FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 111,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 109,209 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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R862 XBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R862 XBV, 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 R862 XBV registered?

R862 XBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R862 XBV shows 21 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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