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P488 YEU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Pink Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,344 mi
Last recorded173,344 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 YEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 173,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lower (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake lever worn

service brake requirements only just met

vehicle body structure corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2016 173,326 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lower (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake lever worn

service brake requirements only just met

vehicle body structure corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 171,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 170,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 167,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 167,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 159,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 151,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 145,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 134,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 124,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 123,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s front inner wing rusted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2008 123,427 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s front inner wing rusted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2007 108,213 miles

N/s rear tyre outer wall has shallow cut.

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

Rear shock absorber lower bushes weak.

Fail 8 May 2007 108,204 miles

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

N/s rear tyre outer wall has shallow cut.

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

Pass 16 May 2006 93,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P488 YEU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Pink with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P488 YEU, 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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P488 YEU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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