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P972 RYG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,126 mi
Last recorded157,126 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 RYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 157,126 miles

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

corrosion in nearside and offside outer sills

front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2009 156,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

corrosion in nearside and offside outer sills

front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 139,824 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 139,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 128,333 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 128,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2006 120,158 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 120,158 miles

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

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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P972 RYG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P972 RYG, 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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What year was P972 RYG registered?

P972 RYG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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