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R270 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,291 mi
Last recorded135,291 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 135,291 miles

Both sides rear tyres cracking on tread

Nearside door step weak and corroded

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside rear shock absorber bushes worn

Slight play in both sides front hubs

Pass 10 Oct 2008 129,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 121,548 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Nearside rear brake pads low.

Slight play in nearside rear hub.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 116,111 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 116,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 106,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 105,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R270 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R270 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 R270 BAC registered?

R270 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R270 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 BAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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