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R421 YPW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,230 mi
Last recorded159,230 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 YPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 159,230 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 158,199 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Front brake pads getting low

Near side and off side front inner wings corroded but not in prescribed area

Near side front door lock damaged but door still opens and closes

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear body mounts starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen cracked but not in swept area (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 158,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Front brake pads getting low

Near side and off side front inner wings corroded but not in prescribed area

Near side front door lock damaged but door still opens and closes

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear body mounts starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen cracked but not in swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 157,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both sides rear body mounts prescibed area corroding

nearside front inner wing corroding but not in prescribed area

offside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

rear brake pipes corroding

wind screen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 3 Feb 2016 157,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery loose but not insecure

both sides rear body mounts prescibed area corroding

nearside front inner wing corroding but not in prescribed area

no plates deteriorating

offside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

rear brake pipes corroding

wind screen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 153,680 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 149,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 149,629 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 143,602 miles

REAR PROPSHAFT ROTAFLEX COUPLING, STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 140,696 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 127,838 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 127,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre is on 1.6-3mm on the limit

slite oil leak from front diff

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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R421 YPW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R421 YPW, 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 R421 YPW registered?

R421 YPW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R421 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 YPW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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