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R451 BOT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,367 mi
Last recorded183,367 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 BOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 183,367 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 178,845 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive geabox, rear and front diff weaping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 172,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front& rear diff oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 168,186 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front door hing crodded

slight bumper damse off side front

slight wing damge off side front

Fail 9 Sep 2016 168,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front door hing crodded

slight bumper damse off side front

slight wing damge off side front

Pass 11 Sep 2015 161,661 miles

corrosion in nsf inner wing

mistake made on retest this was an mot retest

oil leaks from engine

play in both front wheel bearings

water in nsf head lamp

water in nsf indicator lense

Fail 11 Sep 2015 161,661 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr seat belt anchorage point (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr (6.1.B.2)

corrosion in nsf inner wing

oil leaks from engine

play in both front wheel bearings

water in nsf head lamp

water in nsf indicator lense

Fail 1 Sep 2015 161,656 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr seat belt anchorage point (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr (6.1.B.2)

corrosion in nsf inner wing

oil leaks from engine

play in both front wheel bearings

water in nsf head lamp

water in nsf indicator lense

Pass 28 Aug 2014 157,045 miles

corrosion in ns outer sill

ns head lamp beam pattern poor

nsr hub seal leaking oil

os rear tail lamp cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2013 153,037 miles

os and ns front tyres wearing on inn er edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 14 Aug 2012 149,754 miles

corrosion in os and ns rear inner wheel arches

nsf indicator lense cracked

os and ns front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 146,225 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,988 miles

Rear floor corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2009 140,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear floor corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2009 140,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear floor corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2008 133,214 miles

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2007 125,635 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 125,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2006 118,018 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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R451 BOT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R451 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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R451 BOT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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