MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,496 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
exhaust beginning to corrode (still secure and not blowing)
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy and slack
o/s sill corroding (non prescribed area)
rear shock absorber mounting areas showing signs of corrosion
slight leak around power steering pump area
slight play in steering,suspension and bushes
vehicle body showing signs of corrosion and damage (no sharp edges)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
exhaust beginning to corrode (still secure and not blowing)
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy and slack
o/s sill corroding (non prescribed area)
rear shock absorber mounting areas showing signs of corrosion
slight leak around power steering pump area
slight play in steering,suspension and bushes
vehicle body showing signs of corrosion and damage (no sharp edges)
brake pipes beginning to corrode
rear shock absorber bushes have slight movement
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
vehicle body showing signs of corrosion (not structural)
all brake pipes beginning to corrode
slight play in front suspension
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all brake pipes beginning to corrode
slight play in front suspension
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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R289 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R289 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 R289 BAC registered?
R289 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R289 BAC safe to buy?
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