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P449 BFR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,770 mi
Last recorded129,770 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 BFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 129,770 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 123,749 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,878 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 117,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,508 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 111,508 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 103,234 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 103,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 92,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 64,718 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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P449 BFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P449 BFR, 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 P449 BFR registered?

P449 BFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P449 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P449 BFR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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