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R35 BKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

224,571 mi
Last recorded224,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 224,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 224,571 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and back body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 218,436 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2016 218,415 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2014 211,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 200,154 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 200,130 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 192,622 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 191,900 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

body & underbody corrosion in various places

both front swivel boxes are leaking oil

both rear bump stops are missing

Pass 8 Oct 2011 183,342 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 183,221 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Oct 2010 174,858 miles

body & undrebody corrosion in various places

n/s front swivel box is leaking oil

n/s rear tyre is scuffed badly

Fail 16 Oct 2010 174,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

body & undrebody corrosion in various places

n/s front swivel box is leaking oil

n/s rear tyre is scuffed badly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 164,991 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all four tyres are badly scuffed on sidewalls

both front tyres are worn on inside part of tread

n/s front swivel is leaking oil

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 7 Oct 2008 162,183 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from n/s/f hub swivel

Fail 6 Oct 2008 162,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 159,296 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 159,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 150,225 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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R35 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R35 BKJ, 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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R35 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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