MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All tyre sidewalls tread lifting slightly
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
All tyre sidewalls tread lifting slightly
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
no rear seats fitted or seat belts
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
no rear seats fitted or seat belts
SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS
SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORROADED
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS
SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORROADED
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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R390 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R390 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 R390 BAC registered?
R390 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R390 BAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R390 BAC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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