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P391 RYU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

165,129 mi
Last recorded165,129 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 RYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 165,129 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 164,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 158,207 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 148,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 139,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both water (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,088 miles

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

Offside Front under wing corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 134,088 miles

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

Offside Front under wing corroded

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 131,469 miles

Underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,482 miles

chassis corroded

n/s/f track rod end boot cover starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,673 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 123,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jun 2013 123,442 miles

all brake pipes body and chassis have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,325 miles

all brake pipes and chassis and body have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2011 122,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes and chassis and body have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2010 120,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 118,433 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 116,788 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 113,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 110,859 miles

all discs have surface corossion.

slight play in rear shocker, top bushes.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 107,630 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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P391 RYU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P391 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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P391 RYU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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