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R85 BKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,511 mi
Last recorded147,511 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 147,511 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 147,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 145,687 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 145,626 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,566 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 140,467 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 140,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 136,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 133,704 miles

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

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 128,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 125,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 120,529 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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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R85 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R85 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 R85 BKJ registered?

R85 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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