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R107 BKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

corrosion to both front sills/floor body still secure

near side front inner wheel arch corroded

prop shaft rear rubber bush splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,673 miles

Front o/s and n/s inner wings corroded badly

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Rear o/s and n/s inner body panels corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,470 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

o/s/ and n/s/rear inner body panels corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,558 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner body panels corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,124 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,328 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,075 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,984 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 57,496 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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R107 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R107 BKJ, 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 R107 BKJ registered?

R107 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R107 BKJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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