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R933 YGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

222,792 mi
Last recorded222,792 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 YGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 222,792 miles

Fog light switch poor

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Horn weak

Lift kit fitted and rear anti roll bar removed

Nearside front tyre 2-3mm

Offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside rear inner brake pad low (close to limit)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear tyres wearing edges

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Nov 2014 214,991 miles

play to both front wheel bearings

play to rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 27 Nov 2014 214,991 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

play to both front wheel bearings

play to rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2013 200,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 186,215 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 169,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 158,996 miles

customer advised,front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode. o/s/f windscreen small damage.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 146,003 miles

advise,front pads getting low.

advise,small chip in offside windscreen,not in drivers view

Pass 23 Sep 2008 130,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 112,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 98,655 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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R933 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,494cc 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 R933 YGV, 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 R933 YGV registered?

R933 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R933 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R933 YGV 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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