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R699 YNN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,964 mi
Last recorded78,964 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 YNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 78,869 miles

screen cracked

Fail 10 May 2016 78,864 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

screen cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,479 miles

n/s lower sill has some corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 75,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,728 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,557 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 67,537 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 58,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,496 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 48,490 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,957 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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R699 YNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R699 YNN, 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 R699 YNN registered?

R699 YNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R699 YNN safe to buy?

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