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R195 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,425 mi
Last recorded147,425 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 147,425 miles

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nearside rear mudflap bracket corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch cover corroded

stering damper cover loose

Fail 23 Jul 2013 147,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 143,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under side of vehicle body serface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2011 137,989 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 131,783 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 125,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 118,959 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 12,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 96,754 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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R195 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R195 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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R195 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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