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R854 BBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,050 mi
Last recorded170,050 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 BBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 170,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front/rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of tie bar front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear body crossmember (6.1.B.1a)

n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

Pass 7 Dec 2016 168,947 miles

n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing

n/s and o/s/r chassis rails showing corrosion

n/s inner sill starting to show corrosion

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

steering box leaking oil slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2016 168,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing

n/s inner sill starting to show corrosion

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

o/s/f hub upper trunion worn

rear body crossmember corroded around body mountings

steering box leaking oil slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2015 165,963 miles

front anti roll bar bushes oil soaked and swollen

n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar links worn

n/s inner sill startingto show some corrosion

rear body crossmember corroding

rear body mountings corroding

slight movement in o/s/f upper swivel

Pass 24 Nov 2014 162,987 miles

Oil leak

movement pressent in o/s/f hub swivel

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes oil, soaked

n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 155,676 miles

Both n/s/r and o/s/r axle rebound pads missing on chassis.

Both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber upper bushes slightly worn.

N/s inner center sill section on body showing corrosion.

Propshaft rear flexible coupling splitting.

Slight coprrosion present around n/s/r and o/s/r body mountings

Slight leak on PAS pipe at n/s/f.

Trailer lighting socket slightly damaged and tempory secured.

interior mirror missing

o/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 21 May 2012 144,925 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pull to n/s/f

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

front exhaust flexy joint blowing slightly

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes swollen with oil contamination

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

o/s/f tyre cracking around side walls

rear chassis bump stops missing

rear crossmember around n/s and o/s body mountings corroding

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f showing corrosion

towbar electrical socket cover damaged

Fail 11 May 2012 144,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pull to n/s/f

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

front exhaust flexy joint blowing slightly

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes swollen with oil contamination

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

o/s/f tyre cracking around side walls

rear chassis bump stops missing

rear crossmember around n/s and o/s body mountings corroding

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f showing corrosion

towbar electrical socket cover damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 139,373 miles

front anti roll bar bushes swollen with oil

front flexy exhaust section corroding

n/s and o/s/r chassis bump stops missing

n/s/f brake disc worn thin

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s inner sill corroding

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding near seat belt anchor point

rear propshaft rubber coupling split

steering box drop arm ball joint slight movement pressent

Pass 12 May 2010 135,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r and o/s/r body mounting prescribed areas slightly corroded.

o/s/r suspension rebound pad missing.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 126,326 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 126,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine †exhaust has a slight leak †slight play in both front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2005 107,685 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 107,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both frt wheels slight play in wheel bearings

both rear tyres tread low

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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R854 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R854 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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R854 BBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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