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P376 RYU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,741 mi
Last recorded209,741 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 RYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 209,741 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2012 209,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 200,358 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear body mounts corroded

rear brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2010 188,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear sill closing panel and n/s outer sill corroded close to excessive

o/s and n/s rear floor near seat belt mounts slightly corroded

o/s front flitch panel corroded just outside prescribed area

steering box damp with oil

Fail 11 Aug 2010 188,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s rear sill closing panel and n/s outer sill corroded close to excessive

o/s and n/s rear floor near seat belt mounts slightly corroded

o/s front flitch panel corroded just outside prescribed area

steering box damp with oil

Pass 25 Apr 2009 175,126 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 24 Apr 2009 175,126 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,481 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 64,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 150,441 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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P376 RYU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P376 RYU, 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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P376 RYU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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