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T465 XCG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,039 mi
Last recorded88,039 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT465 XCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NSF tyre side wall perished but not seriously weakened

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side steps corroded on underside, OS heavily

Steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2015 82,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NSF tyre side wall perished but not seriously weakened

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side steps corroded on underside, OS heavily

Steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front inner brake pads worn lowish

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,678 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,377 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,593 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,604 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,823 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 29,821 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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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T465 XCG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,490cc 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 T465 XCG, 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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T465 XCG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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