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BDE 166B

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,524 mi
Last recorded175,524 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 166B
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 175,524 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 175,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 166,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 155,786 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 54,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2011 144,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 133,944 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 133,944 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 124,174 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f floor

slight dampness around n/s/f swivel joint

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 27 May 2009 124,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f floor

slight dampness around n/s/f swivel joint

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 1 May 2008 113,463 miles

front NO plate cracked

slight dampness on n/s/f swivel hub

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on rear diff

slight play both rear shocker top bushes

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2007 105,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 96,187 miles

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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BDE 166B is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BDE 166B, 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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BDE 166B is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for BDE 166B shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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