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R237 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,249 mi
Last recorded123,249 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 123,249 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 122,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,339 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,315 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 96,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,501 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 88,330 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,333 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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R237 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R237 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R237 BAC registered?

R237 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R237 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 BAC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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