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S475 BDP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,920 mi
Last recorded147,920 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 BDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 147,920 miles

slight oil leak

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,452 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 147,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,139 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 145,393 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,321 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 229,462 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 229,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 221,166 miles

inner face of both rear brake discs rusted badly

Pass 9 Nov 2017 217,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 213,941 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 211,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 208,005 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 206,030 miles

rubber gaitor spliting on joint fitted to top of rear axle

Pass 12 Nov 2012 199,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 191,345 miles

slight cracking o/s/f tyre inner face rear discs rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2010 186,445 miles

exhaust blow centre to rear section

Pass 9 Nov 2009 180,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 175,270 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 168,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 164,570 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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S475 BDP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S475 BDP, 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 S475 BDP registered?

S475 BDP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for S475 BDP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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