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R84 BKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

210,767 mi
Last recorded210,767 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 210,767 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2021 208,781 miles

both inner sills corrded

oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2021 208,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corrded

oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2020 206,581 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 195,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 181,974 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 171,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 171,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 157,666 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 144,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 144,596 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 134,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

battery loose

Pass 25 May 2011 121,849 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 106,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 103,667 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,030 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 84,167 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 15 Jul 2005 84,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R84 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R84 BKJ, 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 R84 BKJ registered?

R84 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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