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R327 YGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,713 mi
Last recorded208,713 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 YGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 208,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 205,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 205,223 miles

front brake pads worn

play in both front wheel bearings.

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2010 193,838 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 193,833 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 181,562 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 4 Sep 2008 168,771 miles

main brake pipes getting rusty

nearside and offside rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 11 Jan 2008 160,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 10 Jan 2007 149,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 135,014 miles

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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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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