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R326 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,633 mi
Last recorded86,633 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 86,633 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 82,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 78,080 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 78,080 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,296 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,296 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R326 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R326 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 R326 BAC registered?

R326 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R326 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 BAC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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