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R895 VYB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,276 mi
Last recorded140,276 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 VYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 140,276 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 137,467 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear upper shock absorber bushes worn

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 123,583 miles

centre body mounts slight corrosion

front body mounts slight corrosion

front headlamp panels corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

tow bar step bracket corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 113,837 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,773 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 96,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 94,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 88,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 85,226 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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R895 VYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R895 VYB, 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 R895 VYB registered?

R895 VYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R895 VYB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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