MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f wheel bearing slight play
rear shocker mountings wearing
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
fan belt loose
front tyres on 2.0mm
rear disc showing signs of corrosion
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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