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R458 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 102,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y piece to cente joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn drag link end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,547 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,363 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mount (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users outer sill (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre flange badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre flange badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,099 miles

Offside rear mudflap susport badly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 99,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear mudflap susport badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 98,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 90,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,437 miles

oil leak and sump is corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

oil leak and sump is corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,252 miles

centre exhaust clamp is corroded and loose

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,653 miles

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

Oil leak

gear box cooler pipes leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2008 72,653 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

gear box cooler pipes leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,877 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,184 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 45,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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R458 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R458 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.

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R458 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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