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P858 YTY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,706 mi
Last recorded153,706 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 YTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 153,706 miles

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust excessivly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 150,610 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 150,575 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 147,701 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 142,671 miles

oil leak on engine area

Pass 21 Jan 2009 137,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 137,608 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2007 131,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 128,292 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 118,976 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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P858 YTY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P858 YTY, 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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P858 YTY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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