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R848 BBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 BBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,118 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub seal slightly oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 109,530 miles

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

boot floor holed

Fail 10 Jun 2019 109,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

boot floor holed

Pass 9 May 2018 97,790 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,221 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 80,094 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,133 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,120 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear door not shutting in closed position correctly

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,162 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 62,031 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear prop shaft coupling is slightly detireated

Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,316 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 40,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R848 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R848 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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What year was R848 BBA registered?

R848 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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