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P597 RYR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,596 mi
Last recorded97,596 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 RYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SEVERAL OIL LEAKS,UNABLE TO TELL IF POWER STEERING FLUID OR ENGINE OIL.ADVISE STEAM CLEAN

Fail 3 Mar 2012 97,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SEVERAL OIL LEAKS,UNABLE TO TELL IF POWER STEERING FLUID OR ENGINE OIL.ADVISE STEAM CLEAN

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,645 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,645 miles

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

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,205 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounts cracking

fuel filler neck cracked

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear seats folded and boot filled with tools cars too be tested as a two seater

slight play in both front and n/s/r wheel bearrings

slight tappity noise around n/s/ of engine

Pass 1 Nov 2008 78,711 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre getting low and cuts in tread

oil leak

steering slightly noisey from lock to lock

Fail 1 Nov 2008 78,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre getting low and cuts in tread

oil leak

steering slightly noisey from lock to lock

Pass 27 Oct 2007 71,978 miles

forward exhaust joint leaking

rear silencer corroded

various oil leaks on engine and transmisson units

Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 68,477 miles

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

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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P597 RYR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 P597 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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P597 RYR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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