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P507 YJT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,043 mi
Last recorded217,043 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 YJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 217,043 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 215,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 212,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 211,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 209,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside body sill starting to rust

Pass 27 Jun 2008 203,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 203,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

chip in windscreen

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Feb 2008 203,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlight has a chip in

Pass 20 Jul 2007 195,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 195,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 165,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 165,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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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P507 YJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P507 YJT, 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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What year was P507 YJT registered?

P507 YJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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