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P351 YUF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,162 mi
Last recorded155,162 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 YUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 155,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material this applies to all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt missing plastic, but works as intended

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat belt missing plastic, but works as intended

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear unable to check all rear belts properly

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 155,157 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch from the engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch from engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material this applies to all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt missing plastic, but works as intended

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat belt missing plastic, but works as intended

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear unable to check all rear belts properly

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 154,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat bet buckle missing the plastic, but works as intended

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

Offside Front seat bet buckle missing the plastic, but works as intended

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded, but not with in 30 cm of a mount or chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in a material making it hard to give a full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,736 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 151,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 148,357 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,266 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 143,266 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 142,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,836 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,836 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 138,260 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 135,162 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 134,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 134,029 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 129,386 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 126,205 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 126,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 124,983 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 124,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 121,422 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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P351 YUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P351 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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P351 YUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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