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R350 BAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,171 mi
Last recorded184,171 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 BAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 184,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 176,529 miles

centre-rear exhaust slight blow

n/s headlight insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2007 167,807 miles

both rear tyres low tread †n/s/f tyre low tread †n/s/f front track rod end worn †exhaust corroded †o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded †front -rear metal brake pipe corroded †oil leak at engine

Pass 4 May 2006 160,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 160,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R350 BAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R350 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 R350 BAU registered?

R350 BAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R350 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 BAU shows 5 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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