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P270 YYJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,135 mi
Last recorded150,135 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 YYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 150,135 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 142,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 137,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 133,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 127,398 miles

DASH S.R.S WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING PANEL HOLED/RUSTED IN NON PRESCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE SWIVEL HUB DAMP

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 121,155 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL DAMP

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 121,153 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL DAMP

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 116,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise grease leaking out of o/s/f hub

Pass 8 Jul 2009 113,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,265 miles

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

advise corrosion to nearside front inner wing

advise new nearside rear seat belt stalk

Fail 14 Jul 2008 111,242 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 109,025 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 109,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 105,650 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2006 105,650 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P270 YYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P270 YYJ, 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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P270 YYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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