diff --git a/Tests/test_file_xpm.py b/Tests/test_file_xpm.py
index d79f5fbda..7eef04676 100644
--- a/Tests/test_file_xpm.py
+++ b/Tests/test_file_xpm.py
@@ -16,6 +16,17 @@ class TestFileXpm(PillowTestCase):
         self.assertEqual(im.size, (128, 128))
         self.assertEqual(im.format, "XPM")
 
+    def test_load_read(self):
+        # Arrange
+        im = Image.open(file)
+        dummy_bytes = 1
+
+        # Act
+        data = im.load_read(dummy_bytes)
+
+        # Assert
+        self.assertEqual(len(data), 16384)
+
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     unittest.main()