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R258 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 153,041 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear out rigger body mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 145,417 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 145,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box area (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 138,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,084 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 130,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,400 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2013 112,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,579 miles

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

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

vehicle under body heavily coverd with mud visabilty low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 96,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dirty underbody

Fail 7 Aug 2008 91,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dirty underbody

Fail 6 Aug 2007 87,317 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r inner wheel arch near seat belt mounting

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Aug 2007 87,317 miles

corrosion on o/s/r inner wheel arch near seat belt mounting

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 May 2006 77,061 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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R258 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R258 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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R258 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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