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R411 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,535 mi
Last recorded137,535 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,535 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 137,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 136,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 118,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 118,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 116,223 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 106,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 93,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 69,908 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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R411 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R411 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 R411 BDU registered?

R411 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R411 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 BDU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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