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R509 YFL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,700 mi
Last recorded157,700 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 YFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 157,700 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front and rear tyres getting low on tread

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

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 2 Feb 2010 157,693 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front and rear tyres getting low on tread

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

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 2 Feb 2009 147,877 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 136,247 miles

NOISE FROM AROUND ENGINE AUXILLERY BELTS.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT LEAK AROUND STEERING BOX ASSEMBLY.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 125,806 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 125,799 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 114,834 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R509 YFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R509 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.

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What year was R509 YFL registered?

R509 YFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R509 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 YFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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