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R250 GYJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

190,158 mi
Last recorded190,158 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 GYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 190,158 miles

Lower steering coupling failing wiring loom

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 190,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower steering coupling failing wiring loom

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 189,921 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 188,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 187,909 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 166,057 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 May 2020 166,052 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted pad pins insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2018 165,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 160,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt stalk (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 158,679 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front axle leaking

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 158,679 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front axle leaking

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 158,208 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing light corrosion

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in rear shock absorber top bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2015 158,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing light corrosion

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2013 155,489 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear brake discs pitting

slight leak steering box

Pass 3 Oct 2012 148,124 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both number plates deteriorating

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear brake discs pitting inner surfaces

slight leak steering box

Pass 27 Sep 2011 135,888 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 135,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 130,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 123,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 112,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 106,513 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 106,509 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,839 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear seatbelt outer mountings within prescribed area

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Spare tyre tread depth below minimum legal requirment and nail in centre of tread area

Fail 11 Aug 2007 100,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear seat belt outer montings within a prescribed area

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,848 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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R250 GYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R250 GYJ, 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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R250 GYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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