MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
OS and NS front body mounts corroded
OS rear sill/body mount corroded
Oil leak
steering damper ram cover corroded through
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
nearside front body mounting corroded through
nearside front out rigger corroded through
offside front body mounting corroded
offside rear sill panel corroded through also body mounting
slightly long brake pedal travel
steering damper ram cover corroded through
Oil leak
both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode
steering damper ram cover corroded through
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear number plate starting deteriorate
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R250 BCV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 R250 BCV, 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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How do I check the history of R250 BCV?
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What year was R250 BCV registered?
R250 BCV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R250 BCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R250 BCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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