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R613 BAY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,916 mi
Last recorded132,916 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 BAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2019 132,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Drivers door intermittent fault with opening from the outside

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat belts not tested ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 115,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,585 miles

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,874 miles

various body mounts corroding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,109 miles

offside front swivel weeping

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,983 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 105,983 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 104,898 miles

all coil springs corroding

underside corroding in various places inc chassis

Fail 4 Jan 2014 104,898 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroding

underside corroding in various places inc chassis

Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,353 miles

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

underside corroding in various places inc chassis and around various body mountings

Pass 12 Dec 2008 95,891 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

gear lever sloppy

long hand brake travel

oil leak at o/s/f swivel housing

suspect abs intermittent

suspect n/s/r puncture

Fail 2 Dec 2008 95,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

gear lever sloppy

long hand brake travel

oil leak at o/s/f swivel housing

suspect abs intermittent

suspect n/s/r puncture

Pass 29 Nov 2007 90,982 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 90,979 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,778 miles

engine oil leak

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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R613 BAY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R613 BAY, 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 R613 BAY registered?

R613 BAY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R613 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R613 BAY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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