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B20 ROK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,713 mi
Last recorded114,713 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 ROK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,713 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 78,305 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre lap belt latch cover missing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 78,305 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre lap belt latch cover missing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cover missing on rear middle seat belt buckel advise

Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,470 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 63,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in tyre

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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B20 ROK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B20 ROK, 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 B20 ROK registered?

B20 ROK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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The MOT history for B20 ROK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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