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R712 BMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

231,002 mi
Last recorded231,002 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 BMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 231,002 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 219,054 miles

Oil leak

rear caliper rusty

rear prop uj starting to split

transfere box leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2014 218,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 209,304 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 209,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 199,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 191,689 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 183,964 miles

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

offside rear bumper slight damage

Pass 20 Nov 2009 173,771 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 164,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 152,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 139,061 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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R712 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R712 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R712 BMV registered?

R712 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R712 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 BMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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