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R127 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,740 mi
Last recorded103,740 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,740 miles

Drivers wiperblade rubber torn

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front inner wing excessivly corroded but not in perscribed area

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,396 miles

Nearside front inner wing excessivly corroded but not in perscribed area

Nearside mirror glass loose

Nearside rear bumpstop missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 97,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Nearside front inner wing excessivly corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside mirror glass loose

Nearside rear bumpstop missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded nr body mountings

n/s/r body mounting corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 85,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r body mounting slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 70,242 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,242 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,263 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,862 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 58,862 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,076 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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R127 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R127 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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R127 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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