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R580 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,393 mi
Last recorded129,393 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs lipped & corroded.

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak noted.

Slight play to nearside front wheel bearing.

Steering lock not working however vehicle fitted with immobilise.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 125,456 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 122,054 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 122,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,940 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 116,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,729 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 106,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside swivel leaking oil.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,800 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,152 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 62,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,537 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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R580 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R580 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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R580 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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