MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front wheel bearings have play
corrosion to body on both sides but unable to make holes with thumb or forefinger
drivers door difficult to open from outside
near side front tyre very close to legal limit
steering balljoint has slight play
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake pads worn
play in both front wheel bearings.
rear brake discs in poor condition
front brake pads worn
play in both front wheel bearings.
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate slight damage
main brake pipes getting rusty
nearside and offside rear brake pipes getting rusty
rear brakes may need attention
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brakes may need attention
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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R327 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R327 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 R327 YGV registered?
R327 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R327 YGV safe to buy?
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