CarVerify

Free Car Check

R862 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,868 mi
Last recorded186,868 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR862 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 186,868 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 186,423 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/s&o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear floor & body mounts corroded Previous welding repairs heavily painted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 184,702 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s body mounts corroded at front & rear of sills o/s/f body mount behind headlight corroded

rear body mounts on chassis corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 184,702 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s body mounts corroded at front & rear of sills o/s/f body mount behind headlight corroded

rear body mounts on chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 180,615 miles

slight play front wheel bearings o/s/f tyre close to limit front body mounts behind headlights corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 178,267 miles

front swivel seales slight weaping of oil

Pass 12 Apr 2018 165,509 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear floor corroded rear number plate deterioated all brake discs worn slight play rear wheel bearing & o/s/f rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 165,509 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rear n/s&o/s lower (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear floor corroded rear number plate deterioated all brake discs worn slight play rear wheel bearing & o/s/f rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 163,357 miles

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

Front Oil leak major ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 May 2017 163,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Front Oil leak major ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 May 2016 160,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 160,190 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 159,236 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 158,057 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 156,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 156,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 153,902 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 148,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 136,524 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Feb 2008 124,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 110,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 95,682 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak

transmission oil leak

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

R862 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R862 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 R862 BAC?

You can check the full history of R862 BAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R862 BAC registered?

R862 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R862 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 BAC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R862 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 R862 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.