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R280 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,580 mi
Last recorded159,580 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 159,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 159,564 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Diff lock engaged

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 158,787 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 156,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2013 152,115 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 133,450 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 96,618 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,069 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 64,372 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,520 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 58,221 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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