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R832 BBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

128,989 mi
Last recorded128,989 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 BBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 128,989 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine bays corroded but not holed

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking up

various metal brake pies corroded

various other areas of bodywork swollen with corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2011 128,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine bays corroded but not holed

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking up

various metal brake pies corroded

various other areas of bodywork swollen with corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2010 123,108 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 123,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 120,548 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 120,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 118,844 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 118,843 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2006 108,818 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 108,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2006 108,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R832 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R832 BBA, 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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R832 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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