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R834 BBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,489 mi
Last recorded194,489 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 BBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 194,489 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Feb 2023 192,565 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

car covered in under seal

Fail 8 Feb 2023 192,565 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

car covered in under seal

Pass 2 Nov 2021 187,535 miles

Car Undersealed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section exhaust holed due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front Diff Has Slight Moisture around Bearing Seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 186,700 miles

underbody covered in shoots

Pass 29 Dec 2015 182,827 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 178,489 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 174,048 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 171,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres perished

chassis corroded

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing

Fail 27 Dec 2012 171,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres perished

chassis corroded

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing

Pass 29 Dec 2011 168,051 miles

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

chassis has slight corrosion

front transfer box has a seal leaking

offside front tyre perished

rear propshaft rubber at diff splitting

Pass 29 Dec 2010 165,482 miles

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

chassis has slight corrosion

spring mounts have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2009 162,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 162,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 159,662 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 159,637 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise front discs corroded slightly

advise rear seat belt locking mechanism exposed due to cover missing

both front steering balls have leaks from seals

Pass 13 Oct 2007 156,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 149,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise cut on o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2005 140,850 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 140,850 miles

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

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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R834 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R834 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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R834 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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