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R167 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,440 mi
Last recorded164,440 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 164,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body mount corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 164,440 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body mount corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 156,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 151,618 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 149,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 149,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 146,804 miles

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

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 29 Sep 2012 140,869 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 134,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 125,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 117,228 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on body mounts and rear floor

Pass 17 Sep 2008 109,363 miles

o/s/rear body mounting corroding

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2007 106,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,293 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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R167 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R167 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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R167 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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