MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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)
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General underbody corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise rear exhaust corroded
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R172 BAC registered?
R172 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R172 BAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R172 BAC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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