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R580 BKW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,607 mi
Last recorded120,607 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 BKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,607 miles

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

weld repairs have been undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2024 120,305 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner box sectionexcessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 112,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,920 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear inner sill holed, non prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,087 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear sureface rust on chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,766 miles

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

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2019 99,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,615 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body and chassis corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 91,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,971 miles

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

coolant leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 88,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe from centre box (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking From offside top engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,431 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,318 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,517 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

off side rear tyre uneven wear and cracks

Fail 5 Jul 2011 69,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear tyre uneven wear and cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,892 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside rear upper position lamp not working (lower lamps form a matched pair)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,528 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,833 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 55,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from o/s steering ball.

oil warning light on.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,524 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 52,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 50,177 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 BKW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R580 BKW, 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 BKW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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