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R250 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,946 mi
Last recorded136,946 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,946 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside sill and offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 136,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside sill and offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,205 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 129,868 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 125,584 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear body mts areas corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,315 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 109,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,258 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,410 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,425 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,299 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 84,299 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 74,763 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 74,763 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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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R250 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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