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R752 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,575 mi
Last recorded110,575 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,575 miles

General light corrosion in floorpan area

Light corrosion around both wheel archs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 101,363 miles

general corrosion

rear brake discs rusty

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 101,363 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

general corrosion

rear brake discs rusty

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,531 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 92,493 miles

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

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

slight oil weep around both front tractor joint seals

Pass 25 Nov 2009 84,282 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 84,282 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

condensation in o/s/r light,rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 73,546 miles

both centre floor areas rusty.front no plate discoloured.rear discs rusty.nail in n/s/r tyre.sump rusty.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,852 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 65,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front number plate discoloured.

front to rear brake pipes rusty.

rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,776 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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R752 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R752 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 R752 BAC registered?

R752 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R752 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 BAC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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