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R747 BMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,454 mi
Last recorded173,454 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 BMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2013 173,454 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 164,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub oil seals show slight weepage

n/s bumper lamp in/op

nearside headlamp flickering

number plate light dim n/s

Pass 26 Aug 2011 157,145 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

damp ness around nearside front hub

Pass 23 Aug 2010 146,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 140,281 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 16 Jul 2008 130,976 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NS FRONT WHEEL BEARING.SLIGHT PLAY IN NS FRONT STEERING

Pass 2 Aug 2007 124,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 116,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 102,785 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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R747 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R747 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 R747 BMV registered?

R747 BMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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