MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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crack to nearside windscreen but not affecting drivers view
low light output from offside headlight
slight corrosion to offside front body mounting
slight oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
crack to windscreen (not affecting drivers view)
front number plate deteriorating
nearside and offside front hub swivels slightly leaking
nearside rear indicator lense missing
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate deteriorating
nearside rear indicator lense missing
surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches
windscreen (nearside) cracked but not affecting drivers view
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
nearside rear indicator lense missing
slight misting of oil from nearside and offside front swivel joints
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
surface corrosion to o/s front and rear body mountings areas,
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
slight travel to h/brake lever
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R949 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R949 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 R949 YGV registered?
R949 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R949 YGV safe to buy?
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