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P519 YJT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,986 mi
Last recorded84,986 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 YJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 84,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,991 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 80,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 77,506 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 77,502 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2007 73,115 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 73,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from offside front hub

Pass 9 May 2006 69,576 miles

oil leak

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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P519 YJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol 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 P519 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 P519 YJT registered?

P519 YJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P519 YJT safe to buy?

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