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R289 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,496 mi
Last recorded173,496 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 173,496 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 173,725 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 173,725 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 170,473 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 164,217 miles

all brake pipes beginning to corrode

slight play in front suspension

Fail 6 Aug 2014 164,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 160,416 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 160,416 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 157,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 152,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 145,550 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 134,588 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 134,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 125,543 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 125,543 miles

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.

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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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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R289 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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