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R309 BAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,894 mi
Last recorded129,894 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 BAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,894 miles

sills corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 129,894 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 129,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 125,765 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 125,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 122,903 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 119,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 106,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 95,963 miles

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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R309 BAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R309 BAU, 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 R309 BAU registered?

R309 BAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R309 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 BAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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