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R254 BDC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,874 mi
Last recorded148,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 BDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,874 miles

bodymounts corrosion

front wheel arches corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2019 148,867 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end locknut device/split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bodymounts corrosion

front wheel arches corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 17 May 2019 148,852 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play swivel hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all body mounts heavy corrosion

front wheel arches corroded

underside heavy corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 145,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,168 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 141,969 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,627 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 138,602 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 129,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,688 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 126,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 126,604 miles

Nearside Inner Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

both rear brake discs inner surfsce corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 118,388 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 118,388 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 110,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,660 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 102,393 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 102,341 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,825 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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R254 BDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R254 BDC, 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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R254 BDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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