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R839 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,413 mi
Last recorded135,413 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 135,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 127,678 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear underbody floor excessivly corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 10 Apr 2012 127,516 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear underbody floor excessivly corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2011 119,338 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 119,334 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 110,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 110,332 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 100,211 miles

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

handbrake poor effort

Fail 22 Apr 2009 100,136 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,132 miles

Centre Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 87,132 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 68,511 miles

both front wipers torn on ends

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front propshaft bolts loose

offside headlight wet inside

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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R839 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R839 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 R839 BAC registered?

R839 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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