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R303 BOK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

231,320 mi
Last recorded231,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 BOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 231,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 220,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 208,123 miles

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

nearside front inner sill , offside front inner sill & offside rear sill corroded and holed

Fail 27 Jun 2017 208,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

nearside front inner sill , offside front inner sill & offside rear sill corroded and holed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 196,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 196,836 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 183,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 171,683 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

both outer sills weak through corrosion

corrosion on both inner wings

Fail 26 Jun 2014 171,683 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

both outer sills weak through corrosion

corrosion on both inner wings

Pass 4 Jul 2013 159,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

most rubber boots on joints starting to perish

play in front diff pinion

Pass 10 Jul 2012 151,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 138,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 129,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 119,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,394 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 103,187 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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R303 BOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R303 BOK, 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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R303 BOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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