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R79 BAK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,022 mi
Last recorded164,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 BAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 164,022 miles

rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2015 164,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 165,134 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2014 165,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2013 165,134 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2012 159,293 miles

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

all body mounts corroded

all rear floor pans and x members corroded

brake pipes corroded

front inner wings corroded

o/srear bump stop missing

rear brake discs corroded

rear seats and belts not fitted when tested

Fail 21 Nov 2012 159,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all chassis railsand xmembers corroded

allbodymountscorropded

o/s n/s rear brake discs pitted and corroded

o/s n/sfront inner wings corroded

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear floor panscorroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 197,616 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 197,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear body mounts corroded nearside and offside

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 182,578 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 182,573 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 170,393 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering wheel worn

rear propshaft joint/coupling excessivly worn

Fail 7 Sep 2009 170,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f seat belt twisted

steering wheel worn

rear propshaft joint/coupling excessivly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 157,636 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling worn

steering wheel worn

Fail 12 Sep 2008 157,509 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear propshaft rubber coupling worn

steering wheel worn

Pass 13 Sep 2007 145,824 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 132,987 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 132,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2005 124,429 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 124,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R79 BAK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R79 BAK, 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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R79 BAK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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