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R282 YGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,615 mi
Last recorded213,615 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 YGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 213,615 miles

Engine oil leaks - oil cooler pipes

Steering wheel not straight ahead

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 15 Feb 2017 213,608 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn both ball system on hubs (2.5.C.1c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 210,012 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 203,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 203,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 197,122 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked at nearside outside swept area

Pass 9 Sep 2011 188,788 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 188,784 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 188,679 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 172,059 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and both rear bearings have slight play

rear axle support ball joint has slight play

screen damage out side swept area

Fail 8 Apr 2010 172,040 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and both rear bearings have slight play

rear axle support ball joint has slight play

screen damage out side swept area

Pass 2 Apr 2009 165,415 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 165,409 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear side facing seat belt cut

Pass 27 Mar 2008 153,852 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 139,499 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 139,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 131,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 131,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R282 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R282 YGV, 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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R282 YGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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