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P974 YBO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,777 mi
Last recorded169,777 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 YBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 169,777 miles

long travel hand brake

movement in front suspension bushes

underbody heavily welded and undersealed

wear to front propshaft joint

Pass 4 May 2018 166,152 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to underbody areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 166,098 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to underbody areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 162,930 miles

corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Dec 2015 154,675 miles

handbrake travel

parking brake warning light on

Fail 16 Dec 2015 154,652 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

parking brake warning light on

Fail 26 Nov 2014 144,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 144,529 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 132,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyrtes wearing close to limit & outer tyre walls cracking

surface corrosion around underbody areas & around body mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2013 132,083 miles

rear tyrtes wearing close to limit & outer tyre walls cracking

surface corrosion around underbody areas & around body mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2012 122,198 miles

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

brakes pulling slightly to n/s

o/s/r brake disc rusty

slight blow from exhaust down pipe area

u-j on prop shaft badly worn

Fail 3 Dec 2012 122,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

brakes pulling slightly to n/s

o/s/r brake disc rusty

slight blow from exhaust down pipe area

u-j on prop shaft badly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 113,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,030 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 98,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 98,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 73,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P974 YBO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P974 YBO, 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 P974 YBO registered?

P974 YBO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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