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R615 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,456 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,439 miles

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

o/s/f swivel slight leadk of oil

Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,952 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear propshaft doughnut deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,109 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 50,830 miles

surface corrison on all metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,752 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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R615 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R615 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 R615 BAC registered?

R615 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R615 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R615 BAC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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