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ExpiredMileage
149,944 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Inner and outer sills weld repairs and corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Rear inner wheel arches corroding
suspension spring mountings corroded
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor and boot area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor and boot area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead inner wheel arches front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
a and b pillar corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheelbox (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheelbox (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded through (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on LIMIT+contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area wet (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front wheelboxes corroded
brake discs showing deterioration
bulk/floor/foot well,inner wing corroded+holed
exhaust rear deteriorated
front a pillars holed
front shocker mounts corroded,suspension coil springs slightly corroded
inner+outer sills,floors,b pillars,rear wheelboxes,chassis,outrigger,a bar mounting,body mounts etc showing corrosion/corroded,on limit
rear suspension bump stops missing
rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake discs showing some deterioration
inner+outer sills,wheelboxes/inner wings,floors,rear wheelboxes/floors,footwalls/bulkhead,body mounts,outriggers,chassis,b pillars etc showing corrosion/corroded
pas box weeping
rear suspension bump stops missing
sill end,sills,footwell,qtr panels,a pillars,body panels etc corroded and holed+rear qtr panels un-bonded from floors etc
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear wheelbox (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake discs showing some deterioration
inner+outer sills,wheelboxes/inner wings,floors,rear wheelboxes/floors,footwalls/bulkhead,body mounts,outriggers,chassis,b pillars etc showing corrosion/corroded
pas box weeping
rear suspension bump stops missing
sill end,sills,footwell,qtr panels,a pillars,body panels etc corroded and holed+rear qtr panels un-bonded from floors etc
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weeping box+pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear suspension bump stops missing+mountings deteriorated
n/s front foot well+a pillar,rear qtr panel mount/body corroded+holed
o/s+n/s inner+outer sills,b pillars,floors,front+rear wheelboxes/inner wings,body moutings,rear o/s+n/s chassis,foot wells etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit
sill ends corroded+holled
swivel joint weeping
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weeping box+pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear suspension bump stops missing+mountings deteriorated
n/s front foot well+a pillar,rear qtr panel mount/body corroded+holed
o/s+n/s inner+outer sills,b pillars,floors,front+rear wheelboxes/inner wings,body moutings,rear o/s+n/s chassis,foot wells etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit
sill ends corroded+holled
swivel joint weeping
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
b pillers,sill ends showing corrosion corroded
battery temp fixed
boot floor corroded and holled just outside prescribed area
both front inner wings/wheelboxes/foot wells,corroded/corroded+holed outside prescribed area
both rear suspension bump stops missing
inner+outer sills,floors rear wheelboxes,body mountings,chassis showing corrosion/corroded
o/s front sill corroded+holed by body mount
rear brake discs showing deterioration
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
b pillers,sill ends showing corrosion corroded
battery temp fixed
boot floor corroded and holled just outside prescribed area
both front inner wings/wheelboxes/foot wells,corroded/corroded+holed outside prescribed area
both rear suspension bump stops missing
inner+outer sills,floors rear wheelboxes,body mountings,chassis showing corrosion/corroded
o/s front sill corroded+holed by body mount
rear brake discs showing deterioration
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
alltenator belt sliping
battery temp fixed
brake discs showing slight deteroration
sills,wheelboxes,floor,b pillars,boot floor,body mounts etc showing corrosion
suspension bump stops missing
Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
alltenator belt sliping
battery temp fixed
brake discs showing slight deteroration
sills,wheelboxes,floor,b pillars,boot floor,body mounts etc showing corrosion
suspension bump stops missing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)
alt belt slip
battery temp fixed
both front wheelboxes/inner wings/floor.boot floor showing corrosion/corroded
both inner+outer sills,rear wheelboxes,wheel arches,b pillar etc showing corrosion/corroded
brake discs showing slight deterioration
o/s rear suspension bump stop missing
o/s roof lining
oil leak
pas box weeing on limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery temp fixed/secured
belt slip
both front+rear wheelboxes,inner+outer sills,boot floor,floor pans,a/b pillars,bulkhead,door shuts etc showing corrosion/corroded
pas steering box weeping on limit
rear suspension bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery temp fixed/secured
belt slip
both front+rear wheelboxes,inner+outer sills,boot floor,floor pans,a/b pillars,bulkhead,door shuts etc showing corrosion/corroded
pas steering box weeping on limit
rear suspension bumpstop missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery temp fixed
both inner+outer sills,a+b pillars,door shuts,both front+rear wheel boxes/inner wings,boot floor,floor pans etc showing corrosion/corroded,corroded on limit
pas belt showing deterioration
pas box weeping on limit
rear brake pad getting lower+discs showing some deterioration
tyres showing some perrishing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery temp fixed
both inner+outer sills,a+b pillars,door shuts,both front+rear wheel boxes/inner wings,boot floor,floor pans etc showing corrosion/corroded,corroded on limit
pas belt showing deterioration
pas box weeping on limit
rear brake pad getting lower+discs showing some deterioration
tyres showing some perrishing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SLIGHT LEEK ON STEARING BOX
surface corrosion evident within 30cm of rear seat belt anchorage points
N/S/R & O/S/R DOOR SHUTS HAVE SERFISE RUST STARTING ON THEM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/R MUD FLAP HOLDER IS STARTING TO CORRODE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R159 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R159 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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R159 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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