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R722 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 79,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose slight damage (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 64,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,789 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 63,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,273 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,525 miles

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,124 miles

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,114 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,156 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 24 May 2011 55,669 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,624 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,881 miles

front brake pads wearing thin !!!!!!!!

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,726 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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R722 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R722 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 R722 BDU registered?

R722 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R722 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 BDU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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