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P976 YAA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,056 mi
Last recorded133,056 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 YAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 133,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 15 Apr 2021 133,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 124,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 115,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 103,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 73,211 miles

Nearside rear suspension radius arm mounting bush de-bonding.

Nearside sill panel corroding.

Offside sill panel corroding.

Rear exhaust between centre section and rear silencer weak and blowing.

Rear of exhaust centre section corroding and blowing slightly.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 56,706 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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P976 YAA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P976 YAA, 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 P976 YAA registered?

P976 YAA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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