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R175 BUX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,381 mi
Last recorded164,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 BUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 164,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion beginning in rear floor and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 164,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion beginning in rear floor and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 164,344 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

steering damper shield corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 157,032 miles

rear sill corroded both sides

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 May 2015 146,999 miles

Nearside inner wheel arch panel corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside inner wheel arch panel corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Steering damper dust sheild corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 146,998 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside inner wheel arch panel corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside inner wheel arch panel corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Steering damper dust sheild corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 138,600 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 138,599 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 129,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 119,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 110,531 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,846 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 92,949 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 66,901 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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R175 BUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R175 BUX, 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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R175 BUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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