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R265 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,575 mi
Last recorded154,575 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 154,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,124 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 140,035 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 140,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 139,042 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 137,107 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 131,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 129,182 miles

Oil leak

advise propshaft rubber worn

boot floor corroded

offside and nearside outer door sills corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 129,166 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

propshaft rubber deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 122,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 112,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,444 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2008 102,443 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 95,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 85,946 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 85,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R265 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R265 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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R265 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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