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R210 BKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 BKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 139,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded General brake pipe corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad wear

Oil leak ()

Rear Floor corrosion

Rear Suspension bump stops missing nearside and offside

Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,449 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside mirror cracked

rear boot floor corroded

rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,072 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside mirror cracked

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,788 miles

both rear body mounts corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 123,785 miles

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

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

both rear body mounts corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,034 miles

both rear shock absorber rubbers worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 115,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,143 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tractor joints damp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff damp

Fail 16 Sep 2009 109,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front tractor joints damp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff damp

Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 93,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 89,443 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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R210 BKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R210 BKR, 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 R210 BKR registered?

R210 BKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R210 BKR safe to buy?

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