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R504 YFL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 YFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 140,305 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear discs iner faces corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2010 122,559 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs iner faces corrodid

Fail 9 Sep 2010 122,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs iner faces corrodid

Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,687 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS.

ADVISE : FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND FRONT BRAKE PADS WESARING LOW.

ADVISE : N EAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD WHERE MARKED.

ADVISE : OIL LEAKAGE FROM OFF SIDE FRONT AXLE SWIVEL HUB.

ADVISE : REAR PROPELLER SHAFT RUBBER COUPLING CRACKING.

ADVISE : REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 105,838 miles

ADVISE : BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS.

ADVISE : GREASE SEAPAGE FROM OFF SIDE FRONT SWIVEL HUB ASSEMBLY.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 93,948 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,111 miles

ADVISE : CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 71,130 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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R504 YFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R504 YFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R504 YFL registered?

R504 YFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R504 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 YFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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