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P522 YJT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

221,964 mi
Last recorded221,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 YJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2017 221,964 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and inner wheel arch on body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel very high (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear both bump stops missing

Rear track tube slightly bent

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lot of welding repairs been done (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 217,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIDE WALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 217,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIDE WALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 216,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion both rear wheel arches not prescribed areas

general oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2015 216,074 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion both rear wheel arches not prescribed areas

general oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2014 211,814 miles

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

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 211,814 miles

rear floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 209,198 miles

rear floors and arches corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 209,127 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and holed

Pass 11 Nov 2011 204,236 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 205,165 miles

Front Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 195,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 181,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 174,459 miles

body cills corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Sep 2008 174,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

body cills corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 168,329 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 168,329 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

brake pads getting low.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 155,559 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod end.

small blow from rear exhaust box.

small leak from steering box.

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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P522 YJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P522 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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P522 YJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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