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R584 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,515 miles

Corrosion to both lower a post corrosion to o/s/rear chassy outrigger corrosion to o/s/front floor to chassys

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,756 miles

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front steering link rod ends bound

corrosion to both lower a posts corrosion to o/s/r chassis outrigger corrosion to o/s/f floor to chassis

o/s/r bump stop missing

suspect o/s gas tank leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2013 105,755 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front steering link rod ends bound

corrosion to both lower a posts corrosion to o/s/r chassis outrigger corrosion to o/s/f floor to chassis

o/s/r bump stop missing

suspect o/s gas tank leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 102,711 miles

Oil leak

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

both side rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2010 100,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 95,683 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 89,700 miles

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

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,889 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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R584 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R584 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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R584 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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