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R331 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,620 mi
Last recorded104,620 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,463 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,971 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,451 miles

Oil leak

chassis corrosion in places.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,494 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 59,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,798 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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R331 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R331 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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R331 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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