MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,557 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion on all suspension parts
general under side corrosion
Both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges
Slight corrosion to under body chassis including springs
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges
Slight corrosion to under body chassis including springs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken button broken (3.1.5)
Statutory seat belt missing under seat (5.1.1)
rear exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R87 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R87 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 R87 BKJ registered?
R87 BKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R87 BKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R87 BKJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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