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R705 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 112,189 miles

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,719 miles

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

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

both sills rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2025 102,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,386 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,183 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,711 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox or engine

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,334 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 91,323 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,017 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 89,450 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,080 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 89,080 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/rbump stop missing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,410 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 88,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,833 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres cracked on side walls & not high speed rated

oil leak to engine

Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres cracked on side walls & not high speed rated

oil leak to engine

Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,156 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f & both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 29 Nov 2012 87,156 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f & both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 29 Nov 2011 86,651 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak to engine

tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,708 miles

Oil leak

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

slight leak from power box

tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,931 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 30 Nov 2009 84,931 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,312 miles

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

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

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

tyres on n/s/f o/s n/s rear side walls cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,909 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 83,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 83,090 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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R705 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R705 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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R705 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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