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R713 BMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,699 mi
Last recorded163,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 BMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 163,699 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 163,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 163,344 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 163,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 160,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 160,944 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 158,456 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mid exhaust clamp corroded

washer bottle leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 156,639 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 156,622 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 151,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 151,478 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 146,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 146,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 143,811 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 143,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 140,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 130,322 miles

BOTH REAR L.P.G TANKS STRAPS BROKEN BUT NOT INSECURE (HELD IN BY TANK UNDERGAURD)

EXHAUST REAR SECTION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY NEAR TO LIMIT

O/S/R EXTRA LOWER TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 3 Jul 2006 129,628 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST REAR SECTION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

O/S/R EXTRA LOWER TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 18 Jul 2005 107,345 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

REAR TYRE AT APROX 2MM

Fail 11 Jul 2005 106,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

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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R713 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R713 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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R713 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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