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R407 YPW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,404 mi
Last recorded123,404 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 YPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,404 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 123,404 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 116,446 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 107,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 107,365 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,258 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers outer door handle difficult to operate- but functioning

rear differential oil seal leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2014 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers outer door handle difficult to operate- but functioning

rear differential oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,791 miles

Drivers wing mirror damaged but still providing a view to the rear

Fail 25 Nov 2013 87,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Drivers wing mirror damaged but still providing a view to the rear

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,819 miles

Propshaft rubber coupling deteriorating.

Rear axle stabiliser- ball joint dust cover split.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2012 80,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Propshaft rubber coupling deteriorating.

Rear axle stabiliser- ball joint dust cover split.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,419 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,161 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,116 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 68,112 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r body mount corroded and holed, but does not affect brakes or steering..

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

o/s/r body mount corroded ..

Fail 24 Nov 2008 65,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

o/s/r body mount corroded ..

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,356 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 63,356 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 60,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven..

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven..

Pass 24 Nov 2005 57,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R407 YPW 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 56.5%.

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 R407 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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R407 YPW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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