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R223 YOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

106,949 mi
Last recorded106,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 YOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 106,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 104,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 103,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 103,648 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 102,920 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 101,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 100,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 100,740 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 99,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 96,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,411 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,614 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,250 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 67,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2008 56,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2007 51,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,213 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 46,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 44,024 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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R223 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R223 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 R223 YOJ registered?

R223 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R223 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 YOJ shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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