MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
battery insecure
drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Oil leak
battery insecure
drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing
o/s/r lower sidelight not working
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak
both front spring carriers corroded
both rear brake discs corroded on surfaces
battery in secure
coil springs corroded
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
o/s/f seatbelt catch outer case missing
rear discs corroded
rear pads wearing low
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
battery in secure
bonnet release sticking
coil springs corroded
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
o/s/f seatbelt catch outer case missing
rear discs corroded
rear pads wearing low
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
stonechip in windscreen
Corrosion through out vehicle
Drivers seat belt buckle casing missing
Engine oil leak
Rear brake discs pitted
both rear inner wings corroded
general heavy underbody corrosion evident
nearside rear door shut corroded
offside front inner wing corrodeed and holed
offside mirror damaged
offside rear bump stop missing
play in offside steering
rear discs pitted and corroded
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear inner wings corroded
general heavy underbody corrosion evident
nearside rear door shut corroded
offside front inner wing corrodeed and holed
offside mirror damaged
offside rear bump stop missing
play in offside steering
rear discs pitted and corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
\\\\\ o/s/f indicater filled with water \\\steering box damp \\\rear exhaust pin holes in pipes \\\
\\\\\ o/s/f indicater filled with water \\\steering box damp \\\rear exhaust pin holes in pipes \\\
#### steering box damp ######o/s door step loose##
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R258 BUH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R258 BUH, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R258 BUH?
You can check the full history of R258 BUH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R258 BUH registered?
R258 BUH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R258 BUH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R258 BUH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R258 BUH have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R258 BUH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.