MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear exhaust section rusty.
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)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
condensation in offside headlamp
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All brake pads & discs worn
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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