MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,580 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all suspension components corroded
chassis corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Diff lock engaged
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R280 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 R280 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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How do I check the history of R280 BAC?
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What year was R280 BAC registered?
R280 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R280 BAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 BAC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R280 BAC have outstanding finance?
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