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P25 YUF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,258 mi
Last recorded168,258 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 YUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 168,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 167,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 166,433 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 163,527 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 151,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 139,141 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pipes front to rear corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake disc lipped

o/s/f brake disc badly worn

slight leak n/s/f hub seal

Fail 13 Jan 2011 136,688 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pipes front to rear corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake disc lipped

o/s/f brake disc badly worn

slight leak n/s/f hub seal

Pass 25 Jan 2010 130,986 miles

All 4 tyres getting low.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 123,535 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 122,894 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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P25 YUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 P25 YUF, 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 P25 YUF registered?

P25 YUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P25 YUF 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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