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R763 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

182,658 mi
Last recorded182,658 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 182,658 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front king pin slight play

both front suspension top turrets slighlty corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 173,671 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 161,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 151,646 miles

Osr brake pipe is rusty also the two that are on the front brake calipers

Play in both rear drop links

Pass 21 Aug 2014 147,056 miles

Oil leak

driveshaft doughnut is in very poor condition

os headlamp is full of condensation

play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

wipers clear the screen but thay are split at the ends

Pass 5 Sep 2013 142,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 137,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 134,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 115,513 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 102,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 90,566 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 90,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,988 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R763 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R763 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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R763 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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