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R984 YFC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,313 mi
Last recorded143,313 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 YFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 143,313 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Prop shaft u/j and doughnut worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 129,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Bumper (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Prop shaft u/j and doughnut worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,835 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,316 miles

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

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

o/s/r/lower indicator not working

Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,463 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 101,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f/oter side wall on tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

corrosion present on front discs

front brake pads low

Fail 21 Oct 2008 97,305 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

corrosion present on front discs

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2007 91,182 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 91,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 86,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,614 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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R984 YFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R984 YFC, 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 R984 YFC registered?

R984 YFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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