MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to nearside/offside inner sills
corrosion/repairs to both inner rear wheel arches
plastic outer cover sills fitted
rear boot floor corroded
steering lock removed
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to nearside/offside inner sills
corrosion/repairs to both inner rear wheel arches
plastic outer cover sills fitted
rear boot floor corroded
steering lock removed
Corrosion to underside and various areas of repair.
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Corrosion to underside and various areas of repair.
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
All springs corroded
Both N/S and O/S hub component seals weaping grease
Corrosion repairs to Both front door shuts
Corrosion to N/S/R door shut and center post
Corrosion to O/S/R door shut not within prescribed area
Damage to windscreen in zone a has had repair and not in drivers view
N/S mirror has had repair
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/R wheel arch has corrosion holes but not within prescribed areas
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering hose has a light misting of oil
Rear number plate cracked
Rear pads getting low discs poor condition
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Under bonnet/ under chassis surface corrosion
Wipers park when held to correct position
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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R178 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R178 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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R178 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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