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P162 YDS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,251 mi
Last recorded144,251 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 YDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 144,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 137,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 126,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 106,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,749 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,357 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 63,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,497 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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P162 YDS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P162 YDS, 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 P162 YDS registered?

P162 YDS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P162 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 YDS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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