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R778 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,391 mi
Last recorded145,391 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,391 miles

all springs rusty

n/s front hub seal retainer ring rusted

rear bump stops missing

slight oil leake

Fail 5 Feb 2020 145,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low to low /to far to right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

all springs rusty

n/s front hub seal retainer ring rusted

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Oct 2018 140,222 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt buckle poor

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion evedent at various perscribed areas but unable to crumble with moderate pressure

headlamp adjusters disconected and switch removed

l/h and r/h rear most body mounting perscribed areas covered in black compound and unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h sill rock sliders fitted restricting inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2018 140,222 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower belt mounting corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front end or rear tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired a frame bar mounting ,front of frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt buckle poor

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

l/h and r/h sill rock sliders fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,080 miles

rock slides fitted to both sills and unable to full see sills

vehicle prepared for off road use

Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,320 miles

All hoses covered in underseal

All rear seats been removed

All underside covered in underseal

All welding covered with underseal

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 129,276 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 129,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,476 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 121,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 116,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 107,118 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 106,975 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle and brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2010 102,568 miles

Advise both rear mudflaps hanging off.

Advise front and rear disc beginning to corrode.

Advise nearside front fog lamp inop.

Advise nearside seatbelt buckle in poor condition but operating correctly.

Advise offside front washer jet poor.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,711 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner wings corroed

both sides of boot floor rusted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rust under car

Fail 9 Jul 2009 97,696 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner wings corroed

both sides of boot floor rusted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rust under car

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,960 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 88,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 77,109 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 69,111 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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R778 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R778 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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R778 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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