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R261 GYJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

222,642 mi
Last recorded222,642 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 GYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 222,642 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 221,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 220,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 219,475 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tractor joint seal leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 218,923 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Joint/pins (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tractor joint seal leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 218,458 miles

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

Front Inner wings showing corrosion nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tractor joint hub seal leaking

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

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

Outer sills showing corrosion nearside and offside

Pass 13 Aug 2019 217,750 miles

Front Inner-wings showing heavy corrosion nearside and offside

Offside Front Tractor joint hub seal leak

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 217,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 216,332 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 215,038 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 215,038 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 214,155 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 213,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 212,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 210,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 209,189 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 207,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 200,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 196,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 187,512 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 187,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

brake pipe to rear brake hose, close to hose corroded/rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2006 178,147 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R261 GYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R261 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R261 GYJ registered?

R261 GYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R261 GYJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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