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R945 YGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,508 mi
Last recorded142,508 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 YGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2015 142,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

offside front tyre worn low

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 137,787 miles

nearside rear body mount corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 130,728 miles

nearside rear body mount starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2012 125,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 120,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,576 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 109,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 81,012 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,686 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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R945 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R945 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 R945 YGV registered?

R945 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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