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R124 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,086 mi
Last recorded124,086 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber lack of resistance but still functional

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear in multiple areas surface only (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,733 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mysting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 110,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 110,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 106,583 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 106,583 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,858 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 104,858 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,392 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,392 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,983 miles

Dampness around power steering pipework.

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area.

Gas smell from underbonnet?

Fail 31 May 2011 92,982 miles

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

Dampness around power steering pipework.

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area.

Gas smell from underbonnet?

Pass 29 May 2010 85,485 miles

Corrosion near a body mount o/s/f inner wheel arch not on a supporting panel and not effecting security

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 85,485 miles

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

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

Corrosion

Corrosion near a body mount o/s/f inner wheel arch not on a supporting panel and not effecting security

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 69,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,155 miles

Advise NSR and OSR tyres uneven wear

Advise OSR seat back security

Advise drivers sun visor security

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R124 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R124 BAC, 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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R124 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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