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When is the MOT due for R862 BAC?

The MOT for R862 BAC is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R862 BAC?

The recorded mileage for R862 BAC is 186,868 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R862 BAC ULEZ compliant?

No, R862 BAC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R862 BAC

R862 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 186,868 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 30/07/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 186,868 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/07/2025

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Mileage: 186,868 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R862 BAC Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
186,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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R862 BAC Mileage History

15/10/2021184,702 mi
16/10/2021184,702 mi
07/12/2022186,423 mi+1,721 mi
01/08/2024186,868 mi+445 mi

Average of roughly 775 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R862 BAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 02:10

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R862 BAC) between October 2021 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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