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P969 YGF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,329 mi
Last recorded68,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 YGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,215 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 56,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside inner main beam not working

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,208 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,229 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 55,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P969 YGF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P969 YGF, 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 P969 YGF registered?

P969 YGF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P969 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 YGF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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