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R443 YDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,075 mi
Last recorded162,075 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 YDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 162,075 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 158,652 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Jan 2014 158,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 157,836 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing. N/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing. O/s/f body mount corroded.

Corrosion on underside of N/s/f wheel arch, not mot area.

Oil leak

Play in both propshaft joints end floats, and flange.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 157,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bump stops missing. N/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing. O/s/f body mount corroded.

Corrosion on underside of N/s/f wheel arch, not mot area.

Items 1 to 3 reported on previous mot vt30

Oil leak

Play in both propshaft joints end floats, and flange.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 157,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear axle bump stops missing. N/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing. O/s/f body mount corroded.

Corrosion on under side of n/s/f wheel arch, not mot area.

Oil leak

Play in both propshaft joints end float and flange.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 135,361 miles

Hand brake travel could be reduced

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 120,360 miles

extensive advancing corrosion to front flitches and rear boot flooor

rebound stop on offside rear axle missing

Fail 31 Jul 2009 120,326 miles

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

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

extensive advancing corrosion to front flitches and rear boot flooor

rebound stop on offside rear axle missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 110,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,741 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 95,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R443 YDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R443 YDB, 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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R443 YDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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