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P527 RYR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

134,266 mi
Last recorded134,266 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 RYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 134,266 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s front wing (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users o/s outer sill (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s centre (6.1.A.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Corrosion on rear floor and arches Front arches repaired

Rear n/s suspension arm distorted

brakes not tested due to rear discs

Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 129,973 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 129,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 124,054 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 117,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 117,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 107,771 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are begining to rust

both rear axle brake pipes are begining to rust

offside front swivel seal is weeping

Fail 28 May 2010 107,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front to rear brake pipes are begining to rust

both rear axle brake pipes are begining to rust

offside front swivel seal is weeping

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,884 miles

stone chip in offside head lamp

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

dampness around power steering pipes

free play at steering wheel

nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn

offside front hub sill leaking

Pass 6 May 2008 97,679 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 97,679 miles

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

Offside front hub seal leaking

Slight exhaust blow

Underside of vehicle oily

Pass 26 May 2007 84,926 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 84,926 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

c/l 495284

Pass 26 May 2006 70,347 miles

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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P527 RYR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P527 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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P527 RYR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P527 RYR shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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