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R430 BCV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,663 mi
Last recorded50,663 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 BCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,663 miles

Front No.plate damaged

Offside reflector slightly damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2009 50,663 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front No.plate damaged

Offside reflector slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,059 miles

Front No. plate cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,059 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front No. plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,322 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust heavily corroded.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,442 miles

Rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded.

Rear washer/wiper not working.

Transmission oil cooler pipe leaking.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,667 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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R430 BCV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R430 BCV, 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 R430 BCV registered?

R430 BCV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R430 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 BCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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