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R115 BKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

210,648 mi
Last recorded210,648 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 210,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 186,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2023 163,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front swivel joints leaking

rear floor corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 163,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front swivel joints leaking

rear floor corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 141,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 138,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 136,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 134,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bars (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor repair done to n/s front outer sill

poor repair to n/s and o/s rear of outer sill

poor repair to rear floor area

vehicle has slight corrosion to o/s rear

Fail 16 Jun 2017 134,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bars (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor repair done to n/s front outer sill

poor repair to n/s and o/s rear of outer sill

poor repair to rear floor area

vehicle has slight corrosion to o/s rear

Fail 30 May 2017 134,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 132,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear propshaft rear rubber coupling cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,186 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres side wall to tread area cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 124,988 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

play in front prop,rear uj

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle travel seemed excessive at start of test but proved acceptable during road test

vehicle well undersealed

Fail 12 Mar 2012 121,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle travel seemed excessive at start of test but proved acceptable during road test

vehicle well undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2011 116,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 116,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 109,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 104,319 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 98,217 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 98,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 91,250 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 91,250 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 86,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R115 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R115 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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R115 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R115 BKJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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