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R336 YPW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 YPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,949 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight corroision around n/s rear body mount

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 86,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 86,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

slight leak steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,560 miles

exhaust blow

free play at steering wheel

front axle to trailing arm bushes worn

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

offside rear door shut corroded

offside rear secondary indicator inop

oil leak

rear shock absorber mounting bushes worn

side to side movement in parking brake lever

track rod end grease gaiters perished and splitting

Fail 20 Aug 2009 82,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust blow

free play at steering wheel

front axle to trailing arm bushes worn

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

offside rear door shut corroded

offside rear secondary indicator inop

oil leak

rear shock absorber mounting bushes worn

side to side movement in parking brake lever

track rod end grease gaiters perished and splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,589 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dampness around steering box

front axle mounting bushes worn

number plate lights dim

offside rear secondary side and indicator bulbs inoperative

oil leaks

parking brake travel long

side to side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,826 miles

All drag link and track rod end gaiters split

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Heavy surface corrosion to both centre seat belt outer mounting areas in prescribed areas

Offside rear secondary light unit not operating

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,242 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 53,661 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES †SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING BOX †FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW †REAR SILENCER CORRORED

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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R336 YPW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R336 YPW, 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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R336 YPW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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