CarVerify

Free Car Check

R853 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,908 mi
Last recorded114,908 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak!

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,537 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 92,521 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system not capable of emitting gases from tail pipes (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencers (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on o/s rear sill

Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering swivel slight oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 71,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering swivel slight oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front hub joint weaping

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 67,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front hub joint weaping

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly marked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 61,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 57,312 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R853 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R853 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R853 BAC?

You can check the full history of R853 BAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R853 BAC registered?

R853 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R853 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 BAC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R853 BAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R853 BAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.