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R172 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,762 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underneath vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 95,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,174 miles

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

Offside Rear WHEEL NOISEY WHEN ROTATED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,277 miles

both rear corner bumpers missing

both rear outer sill /body mounts corroded

nearside track rod end ball joint boot splitting

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded very rear seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

both rear corner bumpers missing

both rear outer sill /body mounts corroded

nearside track rod end ball joint boot splitting

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2014 70,209 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,422 miles

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,077 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,868 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,842 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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R172 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R172 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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R172 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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