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R296 YGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,461 mi
Last recorded177,461 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 YGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 177,461 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare wheel missing

underneath of vehicle slightly dirty

Pass 29 Aug 2007 171,241 miles

advisories as per test number †413550747293

Fail 28 Aug 2007 171,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 163,283 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 163,283 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

excessive corrosion on offside front inner wing, non structural panel, therefore ok for mot

Pass 18 Aug 2005 153,882 miles

slight oil leak from propshaft to rear diff oil seal

slight oil leak on nearside front hub

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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R296 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R296 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 R296 YGV registered?

R296 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R296 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 YGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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