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R164 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,373 mi
Last recorded172,373 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 172,373 miles

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

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

all four tyres have sidewall damage

o/s/f inner wing corrosion but not in prescribed area

rear floors have had previous repairs carried out look tatty underneath but welded inside

steering drop arm joint slight play

wiring loose

Fail 12 Jul 2018 172,360 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all four tyres have sidewall damage

o/s/f inner wing corrosion but not in prescribed area

rear floor repairs carried out previously look very tatty but been repaired inside

steering drop arm joint slight play

wiring lose

Fail 22 Jun 2018 172,346 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing both sides rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 167,366 miles

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not in prescibed area n/s/r inner arch area corroded all suspension bushes starting to soften all rear floor areas starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jun 2017 167,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not in prescibed area n/s/r inner arch area corroded all suspension bushes starting to soften all rear floor areas starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jun 2017 167,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER CROSS MEMBER. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED.

Offside Front NON STANDARD SEAT FITTED.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 165,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 156,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 151,046 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes slight movement

o/dside rear caliper damp

Pass 24 Jun 2013 147,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 142,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 136,012 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 130,750 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 130,741 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 123,040 miles

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2009 123,003 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2008 117,323 miles

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 112,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 105,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 98,761 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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R164 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R164 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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R164 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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