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R844 BBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

58,927 mi
Last recorded58,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 BBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 58,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 56,573 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 56,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 54,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 51,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,907 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,299 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,581 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,343 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,538 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,880 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,778 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,436 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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R844 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R844 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R844 BBA?

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What year was R844 BBA registered?

R844 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R844 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R844 BBA shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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