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R267 YVP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

281,564 mi
Last recorded281,564 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 YVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 281,564 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 119,742 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 117,438 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 117,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 112,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 112,827 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 107,475 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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R267 YVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R267 YVP, 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 R267 YVP registered?

R267 YVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R267 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 YVP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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