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R332 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,667 mi
Last recorded90,667 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,667 miles

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

both outer sill corroding around body mountings.

o/s/r chassis & body corroding around body mounting

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,661 miles

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

cracking in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,586 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

cracking in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,018 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,221 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r crossmember corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,924 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

passenger door mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,924 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both rear outer sills rusty

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,487 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,822 miles

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

near side rear lower light lens broken

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 47,506 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 43,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 43,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R332 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R332 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 R332 BAC registered?

R332 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R332 BAC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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