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R939 XAO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,886 mi
Last recorded154,886 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 XAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 154,886 miles

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

Nearside centre chassis to body mounting point has a hole corroded on the body mounting but it is not effecting the overall support of the body to the chassis

Fail 2 Nov 2017 154,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in chassis next to trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside centre chassis to body mounting point has a hole corroded on the body mounting but it is not effecting the overall support of the body to the chassis

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 140,489 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

The Rear Brake hose bracket is detached from the rear diff but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 140,198 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported hose is not secured (3.6.B.1)

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

All four wheel bearings have a little more play in them than preferred.

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 136,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,000 miles

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 121,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,428 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 108,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,240 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 86,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 72,109 miles

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

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

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

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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R939 XAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R939 XAO, 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 R939 XAO registered?

R939 XAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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