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R373 YEC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,261 mi
Last recorded142,261 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 136,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 126,974 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 120,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 114,130 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 112,289 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 108,955 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,716 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 105,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 101,831 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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R373 YEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R373 YEC, 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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How do I check the history of R373 YEC?

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What year was R373 YEC registered?

R373 YEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R373 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 YEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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