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P27 YUF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,464 mi
Last recorded152,464 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 YUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 152,464 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor near brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Ball joint over rear axle boot is perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 151,893 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 151,884 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to sub frame mounting, and under corner and along sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

all four coil spring's corroded

possibly old diesel residue on top of engine

rear arches rusty, hole near bottom, rust hole under near side rear

temporary fuel cap of a type that seals

Pass 15 Mar 2017 151,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 150,331 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged diesel leak off pipes exhaust blow on nearside off head (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 149,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings corroded o/s sill slight corrosion o/s/f body mount corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 149,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings corroded o/s sill slight corrosion o/s/f body mount corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 149,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrossion on the nearside front inside wheel arch

corrossion on the top of offside front wheel arch

slight play in drop arm ball joint from steering box

Pass 13 Mar 2014 148,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 148,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 147,481 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 147,481 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 146,701 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 146,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 142,916 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside raer hub seal slight oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 130,207 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 118,910 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 118,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 109,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,995 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 98,961 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,195 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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P27 YUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P27 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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P27 YUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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