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R366 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,451 mi
Last recorded55,451 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 55,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 55,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,277 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 55,056 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 54,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 54,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,916 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,690 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,714 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,073 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 36,455 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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R366 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R366 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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What year was R366 BDU registered?

R366 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R366 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 BDU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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