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R368 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,880 mi
Last recorded198,880 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 198,880 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassie

corrosion to rear chassie

Pass 22 Jul 2014 185,690 miles

front drop links worn

rear chassie corroded

Oil leak

both brake pipes corroded

both cv jont seals damp

Pass 17 Jun 2013 178,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear boot floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 169,070 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 169,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 161,606 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 161,568 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 157,873 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 157,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

holed /corroded inner wing off side front

Pass 2 Jun 2009 154,681 miles

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

corrosion to offside front inner wing non load bearing area

Fail 28 May 2009 154,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to offside front inner wing non load bearing area

Pass 4 Jun 2008 144,662 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 144,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 133,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 124,910 miles

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

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

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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R368 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R368 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 R368 BDU registered?

R368 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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