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P972 YHG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

209,259 mi
Last recorded209,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 YHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 209,259 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2023 202,824 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 202,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 195,676 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 195,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2019 187,563 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 184,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 176,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 171,837 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 171,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 168,222 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 165,391 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 161,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 156,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 151,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 147,350 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 141,465 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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P972 YHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P972 YHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P972 YHG registered?

P972 YHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P972 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P972 YHG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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