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R445 BOT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,237 mi
Last recorded137,237 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 BOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 137,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 137,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 20,427 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 121,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 116,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,148 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 111,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Poor repair to n/s/r door shut.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 105,551 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 95,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 91,365 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 84,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 77,188 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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R445 BOT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R445 BOT, 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 R445 BOT registered?

R445 BOT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R445 BOT safe to buy?

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