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R498 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,407 miles

Offside Front Slight oil leak on tracta sphere seal

Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,260 miles

o/s front body mount corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,684 miles

Offside Front body mounting corroded

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 89,684 miles

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

Offside Front body mounting corroded

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 4 Sep 2014 87,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,936 miles

very slight play at n/s/f suspect possibly wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,942 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,941 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

slight leak on p/sboxo/s front swivel leak grease

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,746 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R498 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 R498 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 R498 BAC registered?

R498 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R498 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 BAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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