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P599 LYD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,257 mi
Last recorded141,257 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 LYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 141,257 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play/wear in front axle tie bar bush o/s

some corrosion to n/s/c body mounting

some corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f innerwings

front propshaft universal joints (x 2) worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 136,754 miles

some corrosion to innerwing o/s/f body mountings o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 136,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some corrosion to innerwing o/s/f bodymountings o/s/f, o/s r and n/s/r

Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,113 miles

some corrosion to rear body mountings

Fail 16 Apr 2015 134,113 miles

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

some corrosion to rear body mountings

Pass 1 Feb 2014 132,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 127,808 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 127,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 125,298 miles

corrosion/hole to NS body, next to body mount

trailer socket wiring faulty

Fail 3 Feb 2012 125,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion/hole to NS body, next to body mount

trailer socket wiring faulty

Pass 4 Feb 2011 121,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 116,610 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 111,637 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 111,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 105,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,216 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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P599 LYD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P599 LYD, 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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P599 LYD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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