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R560 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,638 mi
Last recorded106,638 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 106,638 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Nearside Front flexi Clip Missing But Secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 96,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2005 74,511 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 74,507 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R560 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R560 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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What year was R560 BDU registered?

R560 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R560 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 BDU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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