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R24 YAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,975 mi
Last recorded146,975 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 YAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 146,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 144,490 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 141,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 136,545 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 136,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 130,825 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 130,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,711 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 116,643 miles

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

SLUGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Pass 21 Nov 2007 109,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 101,512 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 101,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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R24 YAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R24 YAG, 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 R24 YAG registered?

R24 YAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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