MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,241 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
small chip in windscreen,some wear to front tyres,some dampness at power steering reservoir and pipes,engine slightly lumpy at idle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some dampness around power steering reservoir
small chip in windscreen,some dampness around power steering pipes
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)
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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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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