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R116 YAT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,348 mi
Last recorded155,348 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 YAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2016 155,348 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front slight play in both front wheel bearings

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear rear propshaft donut slightly split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 150,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 144,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 139,553 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 134,139 miles

corrition around rear seat belt mount but no rear seats fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 130,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 124,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 115,769 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,318 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 87,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2006 78,397 miles

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

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

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

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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R116 YAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R116 YAT, 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 R116 YAT registered?

R116 YAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R116 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 YAT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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