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R996 YFC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 YFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 129,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chip in windscreen,both front tyres worn low,front brake pads wearing low,some dampness around p.a.s. reservoir,rear brake pads wearing low,rear brake discs pitted,emissions tested on petrol.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 129,241 miles

chip in windscreen,both front tyres worn low,front brake pads wearing low,some dampness around p.a.s. reservoir,rear brake pads wearing low,rear brake discs pitted,emissions tested on petrol.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 126,350 miles

small chip in windscreen,some wear to front tyres,some dampness at power steering reservoir and pipes,engine slightly lumpy at idle.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 122,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some dampness around power steering reservoir

Pass 7 Nov 2008 115,741 miles

small chip in windscreen,some dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2007 106,095 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,267 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 89,026 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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R996 YFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R996 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 R996 YFC registered?

R996 YFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R996 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 YFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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