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R655 BKG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 BKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 92,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,047 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,409 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,316 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,252 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 51,819 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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R655 BKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R655 BKG, 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 R655 BKG registered?

R655 BKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R655 BKG shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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