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R670 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,738 mi
Last recorded109,738 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,738 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

nearside front inner wing holed/corroded

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition

offside front inner wing holed/corroded

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

parking brake lever has slight side play

vehicle underside in a generally corroded condition

Fail 1 Jul 2016 109,730 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

nearside front inner wing holed/corroded

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition

offside front inner wing holed/corroded

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

parking brake lever has slight side play

vehicle underside in a generally corroded condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,408 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside inner sill holed/corroded

offside front inner wing holed/corroded

parking brake lever has side play

vehicle underside in a generally corroded condition

Fail 3 Jul 2015 107,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside inner sill holed/corroded

offside front inner wing holed/corroded

parking brake lever has side play

vehicle underside in a generally corroded condition

Pass 2 Jul 2014 103,901 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 103,894 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,952 miles

Offside front body mount corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front body mount corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,134 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,211 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,966 miles

front hub seals slight leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,930 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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R670 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 R670 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 R670 BDU registered?

R670 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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