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R152 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,004 mi
Last recorded141,004 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 141,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,288 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding

both rear tyres cut and scored

Pass 4 Jul 2011 116,746 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

battery tray corroded

both front hub seals weeping

front and rear underwings corroded

offside front under wheelarch heavily corroded

weep from rear axle

Pass 2 Jul 2010 111,630 miles

Oil leak

battery tray area corroded

both front hub seals damp

both front tyres worn

front and rear underwings corroded

offside front under wheelarch area heavily corroded

offside/nearside floor slight corrosion

weep from rear axle

Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 105,248 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 94,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 82,577 miles

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

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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R152 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R152 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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What year was R152 BAC registered?

R152 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R152 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 BAC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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