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R985 YFC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,036 mi
Last recorded155,036 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 YFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 155,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 151,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 143,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 132,522 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 132,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 124,908 miles

corrosion on inner wing but not structual

handbrake would benifit from adjustment

rear brake pipes corrodeds

Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 111,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 104,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 86,088 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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R985 YFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 R985 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R985 YFC registered?

R985 YFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R985 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 YFC 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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