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R387 YPW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,130 mi
Last recorded144,130 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 YPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 143,682 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 136,394 miles

advised front inner wheel arches corroded

advised muddy underside

advised osr body mount rusty

advised small hole osf headlamp

Fail 16 Dec 2024 136,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

advised front inner wheel arches corroded

advised muddy underside

advised no bumper fitted rear time test

advised osr body mount rusty

advised small hole osf headlamp

Pass 15 Jan 2024 133,978 miles

advised chip in screen

advised osf inner upper wheel arch corroded

advised osf nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised osf tyre worn inside edge

advised rear axel ball joint dust cover split

advised rear inner guards corroded one missing

Fail 5 Jan 2024 133,978 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working lower (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle radius arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advised chip in screen

advised osf inner upper wheel arch corroded

advised osf nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised osf tyre worn inside edge

advised rear axel ball joint dust cover split

advised rear inner guards corroded one missing

Pass 8 Dec 2022 130,842 miles

Front Both Front Hub Seals Slightly Deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,833 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns os track rod ends dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advised both rear top shock bushes worn

advised oil around handbrake drum

advised osf floor slight corrosion

advised play nsf hub bearing

advised slight corrosion osf brake pipe

advised tracking needs checking

Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 124,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 124,361 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 123,712 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 123,088 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 122,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 122,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 121,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 121,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 119,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 118,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 116,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 115,965 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 115,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 112,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 107,781 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 107,781 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R387 YPW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R387 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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R387 YPW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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