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R293 YGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,040 mi
Last recorded114,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 YGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,441 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,970 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,603 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s and n/s floors corroded

o/s and n/s rear lower arches corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 100,565 miles

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s and n/s floors corroded

o/s and n/s rear lower arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,967 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,600 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,023 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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R293 YGV 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 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R293 YGV, 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 R293 YGV registered?

R293 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R293 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 YGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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