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R86 BKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,802 mi
Last recorded190,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 190,802 miles

damage offside rear light unit

handbrake travel

headlamp aims

Pass 19 May 2022 188,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 187,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 184,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 179,593 miles

Some minor corrosion around body mounts

Fail 9 Jan 2016 179,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Some minor corrosion around body mounts

Pass 20 Jan 2015 173,532 miles

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

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r seat belt mountings starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2015 173,531 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r seat belt mountings starting to corrode

Pass 31 Dec 2013 167,334 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 167,328 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 158,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 145,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,181 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 116,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,822 miles

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 18 Feb 2008 91,814 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 78,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,310 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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R86 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R86 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 R86 BKJ registered?

R86 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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