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R949 YGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,122 mi
Last recorded197,122 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 YGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2015 197,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 193,671 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 190,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 187,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 182,101 miles

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,

Pass 24 Sep 2010 174,047 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 167,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 158,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 140,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,755 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R949 YGV registered?

R949 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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