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R385 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,430 mi
Last recorded148,430 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,430 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills and both inner wheel arch and rear chassis covered heavily with sealant

brake pedal anti slip slightly deterioated

service brake and parking brake efficiency just met the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,075 miles

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 130,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 126,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in underside of vehicle

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 23 Nov 2012 121,133 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 121,133 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,134 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 119,132 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 117,290 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 117,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 117,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2010 115,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 109,502 miles

Both rear shock bushes (top) have slight play.

Oil leak from underside of engine bay.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 97,710 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 97,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 83,455 miles

screen chiped

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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R385 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R385 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 R385 BDU registered?

R385 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R385 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 BDU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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