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R450 BOT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 BOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,939 miles

corrosion various places under vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,908 miles

All discs rusty

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside

Oil leak

Power steering slightly heavy

Fail 16 Jan 2014 79,908 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

All discs rusty

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside door mirror damaged/missing

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside

Oil leak

Power steering slightly heavy

Pass 31 Jan 2012

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,637 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 74,632 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,252 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 73,124 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,569 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,569 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,207 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 69,117 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 67,273 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,399 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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R450 BOT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R450 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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R450 BOT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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