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R556 BDC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,067 mi
Last recorded179,067 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 BDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2014 179,067 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 178,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 176,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 174,261 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 168,956 miles

slight corrosion to floor

Pass 3 Dec 2008 163,649 miles

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

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 161,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 156,134 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 156,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 10 Dec 2005 150,457 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 150,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise on corrosion to floor and sills

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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R556 BDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R556 BDC, 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 R556 BDC registered?

R556 BDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R556 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 BDC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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