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R660 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,872 mi
Last recorded155,872 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 155,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 151,845 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 149,882 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 145,356 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 145,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 139,829 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 137,524 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

general play in steering

n/s/f bumper corner loose

n/s/f door intermittantly not opening from inside

n/s/f, n/s/centre, and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight corrosion on o/s/f flitch

slight leak from o/s swivel joint

slight play in n/s steering arm joint

Fail 23 Aug 2011 137,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

deep cut to n/s/f inner sidewall

front discs slightly pitted

front tyres badly worn on outer edges, adv. new

general play in steering

n/s/f bumper corner loose

n/s/f door intermittantly not opening from inside

n/s/f, n/s/centre, and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear discs scored and pitted

rear wiper blade split/washer not working

slight corrosion on o/s/f flitch

slight leak from o/s swivel joint

slight play in n/s steering arm joint

Pass 21 Sep 2009 124,651 miles

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

boot lid will not open

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2009 124,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot lid will not open

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 111,421 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 111,421 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,983 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 105,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 99,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 85,425 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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R660 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R660 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 R660 BDU registered?

R660 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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