MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
spare wheel missing
underneath of vehicle slightly dirty
advisories as per test number †413550747293
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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