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R507 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,619 mi
Last recorded161,619 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 161,619 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear and centre both sides (6.1.B.2)

protective shields fitted front and rear obscuring the chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2015 153,280 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 153,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 150,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 144,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 138,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 131,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pads could be low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 120,134 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 120,134 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 115,499 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 105,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Step corroding.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear diff leaking oil.

Fail 29 May 2008 105,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Step corroding.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 29 May 2007 93,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 81,685 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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R507 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R507 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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R507 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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