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R304 YGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,107 mi
Last recorded127,107 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 YGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 127,107 miles

chassis/body corroding

o/s/r sill/floor corroded away...this body mounting now not doing anything....POOR

oil leaks,,on exhaust

Fail 9 Feb 2016 127,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,225 miles

chassis / body corroding

oil leaks

rear brakes in poor condition / fluctuating

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,401 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

rear brakes worn

Fail 1 Feb 2014 117,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,888 miles

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear brake pipes deteriorating

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,223 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 100,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 95,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 85,447 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 80,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 71,206 miles

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.

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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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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R304 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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