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R726 BDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,376 mi
Last recorded161,376 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 161,376 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 161,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 154,903 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 154,903 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 152,083 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

car been cleaned but still muddy under car

Pass 9 Dec 2011 147,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 136,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 128,997 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

propsharft donut worn

Fail 27 May 2008 119,784 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 119,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 109,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 109,590 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 98,408 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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R726 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R726 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 R726 BDU registered?

R726 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R726 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 BDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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