MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis/body corroding
o/s/r sill/floor corroded away...this body mounting now not doing anything....POOR
oil leaks,,on exhaust
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play box (2.2.B.1f)
chassis/body corroding
o/s/r sill/floor corroded away...this body mounting now not doing anything....POOR
oil leaks,,on exhaust
chassis / body corroding
oil leaks
rear brakes in poor condition / fluctuating
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leaks
rear brakes worn
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leaks
rear brakes worn
rear roll bar links worn / will fail soon
rear shock absorber bushs worn / shock absorbers weak
rear brake discs deteriorating
rear brake pipes deteriorating
rear shock absorber top mounts worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bad oil leaks
n/s/r door shut corroded (seat belt)
sills corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brake pipes corroding
exhaust in POOR CONDITION
front tyres on limit POOR
rear shock absorber bushs worn
steering box track rod end worn will need attension
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R304 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R304 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 R304 YGV registered?
R304 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R304 YGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R304 YGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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