MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corosion on brake calipers brake pipes
slight play on wheel bearing rear
wipers smearing windscreen
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R317 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R317 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 R317 BAC?
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What year was R317 BAC registered?
R317 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R317 BAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R317 BAC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R317 BAC have outstanding finance?
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