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R408 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,500 mi
Last recorded193,500 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 193,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 193,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust emissions not tested no catalytic converter also major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear body mounts also rear floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 191,620 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 191,577 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 184,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 171,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear Cross member corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 171,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Inner arch slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear Cross member corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 166,042 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 157,779 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 149,809 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 142,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 133,061 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 132,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 124,809 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 103,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 92,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 92,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 85,124 miles

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

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Travel on footbrake

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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R408 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R408 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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R408 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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