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R233 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,312 miles

general body condition poor

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

general body condition poor

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,003 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 74,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,343 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 22,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,343 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,986 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,407 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing low on edges

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

kerb damage to alloys

oil leaks

Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking and wearing low on edges

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

kerb damage to alloys

oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,816 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,138 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 58,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,415 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 52,415 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,307 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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R233 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R233 BDU, 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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R233 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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