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R206 YOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,583 mi
Last recorded169,583 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 YOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2018 169,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 161,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,743 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 157,659 miles

advise oil leak to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2013 155,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise n/s/r shockabsorber mount perrished

advise o/s/r shock absorber mount rubber perrished

Pass 15 May 2012 151,820 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 148,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 143,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 137,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 122,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 104,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 88,922 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
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R206 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R206 YOJ, 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

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What year was R206 YOJ registered?

R206 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R206 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 YOJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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