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R998 XAO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,476 mi
Last recorded160,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 XAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 160,476 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 154,967 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 154,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 152,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,295 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 136,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 131,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 128,465 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear shocker mountings wearing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 125,636 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 125,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre getting low + edged

rear shocker mountings wearing

chassis corrosion in places

number plate lights going dull

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 120,314 miles

fan belt loose

front tyres on 2.0mm

rear disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2007 114,518 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre edgeing off

oil leak on engine

power steering pipe damp

rear disc surfaces showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust section leaking in places

rear tyres edging of just legall

Pass 25 Jan 2006 106,446 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 106,446 miles

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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R998 XAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R998 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 R998 XAO registered?

R998 XAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R998 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 XAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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