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R133 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,124 mi
Last recorded112,124 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 112,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 108,078 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,842 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 103,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,757 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,830 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,097 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

front tyres worn

Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

front tyres worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,817 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,805 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

slight play in n/s/f hub

Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,144 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,333 miles

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

slight play in n/s front hub

Fail 23 Apr 2013 85,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in n/s front hub

Fail 14 Mar 2012 81,529 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,704 miles

advisory items same as test no 991047280147

Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear seat belt buckle casing is damaged.

Screen has 2 large chips on offside outside of the swept area.

Slight play in nearside front hub bearing.

Water in nearside front indicator lamp.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,312 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 65,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r seat belt recever damaged but still working

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,941 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)

brake pipes corodeing

cracks in windsreen,

wearing in steering joints

Fail 8 Jan 2009 63,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

cracks in windsreen,

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,074 miles

slight play in steering joints,both rear shock bushes wearing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,899 miles

slight play in steering joints

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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R133 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R133 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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R133 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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