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R410 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,183 mi
Last recorded122,183 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 122,183 miles

advise front disc pads look to be low

advise minimal play o/s drag link end

advise n/s front tyre close to limits

advise slight play in o/s rear wheel bearings

advise slight play o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Sep 2008 122,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise front disc pads look to be low

advise minimal play o/s drag link end

advise n/s front tyre close to limits

advise slight play in o/s rear wheel bearings

advise slight play o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2006 120,428 miles

advise front brake pads close to wear indicators change as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s front shock absorber turrets rusty & starting to corrode

advise o/s & n/s rear shockabsorbers upper bushes slight play change as soon as possible

advise slight play in o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings

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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R410 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R410 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R410 BDU registered?

R410 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R410 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R410 BDU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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