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R150 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,752 mi
Last recorded155,752 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 155,752 miles

Front swivel joints leaking

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 155,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front swivel joints leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2018 151,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion in the near side rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion in the rear driver wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres have age related cracks, o/s front tyre worn to limit.

body mounts corroded

front and rear brake pads low. rear brake discs corroded on face.

general chassis corrosion. n/s and o/s rear door catches corroded around body, n/s and o/s under body and sill corroded and holed.

n/s rear bump stop rubber missing.

play in n/s and o/s front swivels (upper)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 147,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

play in n/s and o/s front swivels (upper)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres have age related cracks, o/s front tyre worn to limit.

body mounts corroded

front and rear brake pads low. rear brake discs corroded on face.

general chassis corrosion. n/s and o/s rear door catches corroded around body, n/s and o/s under body and sill corroded and holed.

n/s rear bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,444 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 144,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,286 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 141,248 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 136,468 miles

both front sphears worn

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 136,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front sphears worn

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 131,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2012 126,660 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 109,405 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 101,511 miles

Recommend underbody protection/ Signs of surface corrosion around body mounting areas

Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 87,082 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 81,266 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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R150 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R150 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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R150 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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