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R122 BKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2009 145,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 139,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 134,746 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 127,407 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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R122 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R122 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R122 BKJ registered?

R122 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R122 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 BKJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R122 BKJ have outstanding finance?

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