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R151 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,048 mi
Last recorded92,048 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,048 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside body mounting becoming corroded

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

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

Offside Rear boot floor becoming corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailbox deteriorated (7.1.2)

nearside and offside bulkheads lower floors becoming corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,790 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,768 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear lower sill /wheel arch body mounting holed and corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,051 miles

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

Nearside lower sill becoming corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 89,046 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,516 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

offside rear outer sill/body mounting corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 87,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front outer sill holed and corroded

offside outer sill front and rear ends becoming holed and corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,722 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside rear inner sill/body mounting becoming corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,703 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside rear inner sill/body mounting becoming corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,192 miles

flexible coupling on rear prop shaft starting to split

Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,186 miles

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

flexible coupling on rear prop shaft starting to split

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,224 miles

nearside front tyre worn,only just passes.

offside front tyre worn,only just passes.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 81,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn,only just passes.

offside front tyre worn,only just passes.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,548 miles

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

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

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

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)

all four tyres slightly perished

nearside front brake pads appear low

offside front body mounting corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 79,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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)

all four tyres slightly perished

nearside front brake pads appear low

offside front body mounting corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,445 miles

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

nearside outer sill becoming corroded

offside rear inner and outer sills becoming corroded

rear propshaft rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

nearside outer sill becoming corroded

offside rear inner and outer sills becoming corroded

rear propshaft rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2009 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside inner sill becoming corroded

rear propshaft rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,770 miles

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

offside inner sill becoming corroded

rear propshaft rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,883 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 48,930 miles

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

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

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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R151 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R151 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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R151 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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