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R262 GYJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,234 mi
Last recorded201,234 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 GYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 201,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 201,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 183,165 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear across crossmember corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 163,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,228 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top axle radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,233 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 103,144 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rust holes in sill area within 30cm of body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,574 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

both outer sills starting to rust

both rear floors starting to rust

both rear wheel arches/inner wings at top rusting

nearside door handles poor

nearside step excessively rusty, offside missing

offside front inner wing at top rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,814 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper (2.7.4)

both outer sills corroded

n/s step rusty

n/s/f door lock poor

oil leak

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,891 miles

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s step rusty

n/s/f door lock poor

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,714 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both steps rusty

nearside front door lock poor

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,714 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both steps rusty

nearside front door lock poor

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,312 miles

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,850 miles

Oil leak

both door steps rusty

both rear inner wings rusty at top

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,686 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 67,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,317 miles

oil leak

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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R262 GYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R262 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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R262 GYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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