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R233 YOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,963 mi
Last recorded179,963 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 YOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 179,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive All over engine but not drtipping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 179,908 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive All over engine but not drtipping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 168,696 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 168,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 159,193 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 159,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 150,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 150,213 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All front ball joints have split dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 150,213 miles

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

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

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

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 8 Nov 2019 150,213 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 149,453 miles

both front drag link bust boots starting to crack

slight oil leak from top of engine

Pass 26 Jun 2017 145,222 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 145,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working + side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 142,841 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 135,716 miles

front number plate not mounted in useal place

front screen chipped

slight play in n/s/f front track rod end

Pass 14 Jun 2014 128,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 116,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front inner wings corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2013 116,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front inner wings corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front inner wing corroded

rear propshaft rear rubber split

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,274 miles

door locks sticking

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 88,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

door locks sticking

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,861 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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R233 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R233 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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R233 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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