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BYP 604

1991 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,759 mi
Last recorded166,759 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Discovery148,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYP 604
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 166,759 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of body is corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 166,754 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of body is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 158,845 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 149,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 149,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 137,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wheel archs are starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2010 137,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wheel archs are starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2009 126,895 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2008 115,578 miles

underside has started to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2007 106,161 miles

underside corroded n/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2007 106,161 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,718 miles

corrosion on body structure starting in a number of areas,non of which apply to m.o.t

Pass 24 Jun 2005 101,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight corrosion by near & off side front body mounting points

Fail 24 Jun 2005 101,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight corrosion by near & off side front body mounting points

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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BYP 604 is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 148,238 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 BYP 604, 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 35 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 BYP 604 registered?

BYP 604 is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 1991.

Is BYP 604 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYP 604 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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