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P797 YGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,436 mi
Last recorded173,436 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 YGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 173,436 miles

nsf & osf inner wheel arches corroded

nsf osf & osr body mounts corroded

nsf wing damaged

osr inner & outer door sill corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2021 172,900 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nsf & osf inner wheel arches corroded

nsf osf & osr body mounts corroded

nsf wing damaged

nsr lower indicator not working

osr inner & outer door sill corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2020 168,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 159,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 151,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 144,813 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill area next to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill area next to body mount (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 139,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,020 miles

Rear exhaust system & clamp corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,015 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 114,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,276 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 98,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,688 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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P797 YGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P797 YGK, 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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P797 YGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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