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R705 BMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

188,285 mi
Last recorded188,285 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 BMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,945cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 188,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 182,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust section rusty.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 168,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 158,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to to offside sill

slight corrosion to to rear body mounting areas

Pass 30 Jul 2011 152,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 146,897 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 18 Jul 2009 138,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 131,825 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TRACTER JOINT SEAL LEAKING.

REAR PROP SHAFT FLEXIBLE COUPLING STARTING TO DETORIATE.

SOME PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TOP/LOWER PIVOT BEARINGS.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 126,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 119,277 miles

All brake pads & discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2005 112,442 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 112,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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R705 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,945cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R705 BMV, 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 R705 BMV registered?

R705 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R705 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 BMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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