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R543 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Lpg 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,157 mi
Last recorded160,157 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 160,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak From water pump. ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front track rod end ball joint dust covers. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to being below 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres are also very perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle A-frame ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle is corroded, especially in the offside front wheel arch and under the offside front battery. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 160,018 miles

All four tyres are perished but unable to see ply or cords

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & slight leak of grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak from the nearside manifold & at centre joint

Fail 12 Jan 2019 160,018 miles

All four tyres are perished but unable to see ply or cords

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & slight leak of grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak from the nearside manifold & at centre joint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 157,673 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 157,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight noise from the front diff

Fail 9 Jun 2010 48,079 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight noise from the front diff

Pass 29 May 2009 142,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 127,958 miles

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

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

Transmition leak around the F/N/S of the engine bay.

Fail 16 May 2008 127,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

p/side rear lensw craked

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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R543 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,900cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R543 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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R543 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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