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R196 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,992 mi
Last recorded162,992 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 162,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,765 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass broken.

offside rear lower bumper side lamp not working.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 138,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 138,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 130,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,249 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 117,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,936 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 94,936 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,639 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 66,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 37,915 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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R196 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R196 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 R196 BAC registered?

R196 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R196 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 BAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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