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R218 YOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,529 mi
Last recorded131,529 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 YOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 131,529 miles

3x ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery secured using wood

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust rubber perished

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 10 May 2014 131,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

3x ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery secured using wood

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust rubber perished

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 May 2013 121,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2012 114,762 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 114,762 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 107,448 miles

front coil-springs becoming corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes across rear axle corroding

oil leak on engine

rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorating

steering fluid leak

Battery insecure

Fail 1 May 2011 107,372 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front coil-springs becoming corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes across rear axle corroding

oil leak on engine

rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorating

steering fluid leak

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2010 100,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 93,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 92,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 89,301 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 83,821 miles

offside and nearside rear tie arm bushes

offside front tyre

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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R218 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R218 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.

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What year was R218 YOJ registered?

R218 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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