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R199 YOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,298 mi
Last recorded122,298 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 YOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 122,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 122,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,869 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 105,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,820 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,666 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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R199 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R199 YOJ, 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 R199 YOJ registered?

R199 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R199 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 YOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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