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P985 YKS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

226,596 mi
Last recorded226,596 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 YKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 226,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is fitted with off-road mods but is safe for standard road use.

Fail 1 Apr 2021 226,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is fitted with off-road mods but is safe for standard road use.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 224,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 218,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 212,716 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 207,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 199,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

front + rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Sep 2012 189,119 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 189,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2011 176,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 166,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 162,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 148,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 137,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 133,321 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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P985 YKS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P985 YKS, 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 P985 YKS registered?

P985 YKS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P985 YKS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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