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R250 BCV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,992 mi
Last recorded84,992 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 BCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,840 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,133 miles

Oil leak

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

steering damper ram cover corroded through

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 52,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,358 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,560 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,474 miles

rear number plate starting deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,368 miles

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.

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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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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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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