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R224 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,009 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,194 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 91,194 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s floor pans has corrision

n/s and o/s rear brake discs very rusty on inside face

track rod end covers cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,167 miles

fronr rear o/s and o/s oter track rod end covers spliting

n/s and o/s floor pans rusting

rear n/s and o/s discs on inside very rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

fronr rear o/s and o/s oter track rod end covers spliting

n/s and o/s floor pans rusting

rear n/s and o/s discs on inside very rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 84,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,107 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front springs in poor condition

near side catalytic convertor in poor condition

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,415 miles

battery insecure

exhaust blow from nearside manifold area

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

Fail 23 Feb 2009 73,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

exhaust blow from nearside manifold area

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,100 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 63,100 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 59,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 59,202 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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R224 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R224 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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R224 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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