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R245 YOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,716 mi
Last recorded126,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 YOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 126,716 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 126,716 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,230 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,230 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking leak off (7.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,839 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 98,618 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,516 miles

brake pipes heavely greased

front swivel hub seals leaking - boarderline n/s worst

o/s/f tyre poss been catching wheel arch

rear prop shaft rubber doughnut split

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various oil leaks

vehicle under body corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 95,168 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 91,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,763 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 74,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R245 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R245 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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R245 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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