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R386 YNG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 YNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 95,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 91,969 miles

Brake pipes all been waxoyled

Both rear tyres perishing in treads

Small perishing to brake servo pipe

Pass 12 May 2010 88,704 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 88,704 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 85,502 miles

advised all disc started corroding

advised oil leak

advised slight play both os ns trackrod ends

advised tyre getting low

Pass 14 May 2008 82,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 78,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 71,052 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R386 YNG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R386 YNG, 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 R386 YNG registered?

R386 YNG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R386 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 YNG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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