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P453 YCU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,330 mi
Last recorded191,330 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 YCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2015 191,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure front (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center body mount (6.1.B.2)

rear body mounts coroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 186,555 miles

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

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

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

nsf+osf shocker turret coroded

nsr brake pipe slight damage

rear chassis coroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 186,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front +rear body mounts coroded

nsf shocker turret coroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 179,135 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 172,397 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 160,322 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 146,802 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 145,493 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 132,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 125,648 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 121,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 112,310 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 112,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P453 YCU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P453 YCU, 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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P453 YCU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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