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P526 RYR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,214 mi
Last recorded160,214 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 RYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 160,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion n/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion o/s/r out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 160,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer and rear of sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer and rear of sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

sill and floor sections around front /centre body mounts corroded and holed both sides outside of prescribed areas

Pass 28 Oct 2016 158,373 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 155,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r lower rear light not working ( 1 of 4 )

Pass 2 Sep 2014 152,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 151,085 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 151,084 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 149,019 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 147,206 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 143,548 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R fuel filter strap broken

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear seats folded away, rear seat belts not tested

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2010 143,548 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R fuel filter strap broken

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear seats folded away, rear seat belts not tested

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 140,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 137,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 133,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 129,011 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 123,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P526 RYR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P526 RYR, 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 P526 RYR registered?

P526 RYR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P526 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 RYR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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