MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front swivel joint slightly weaping!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door outer handle operation poor
exhaust condition poor
front prop joint worn
some minimal wear in steering components
various underside/component corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
general corrosion to vehicle
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
general corrosion to vehicle
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both rear steel brake pipes corroding.
Both rocker cover gaskets leaking.
Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.
P,A,S Bottle hoses leaking.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R265 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R265 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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What year was R265 YOJ registered?
R265 YOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.
Is R265 YOJ safe to buy?
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