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R665 YEC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

197,273 mi
Last recorded197,273 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 197,273 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 197,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 193,283 miles

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

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

corrosion in nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches and nearside offside sills

Fail 27 Jul 2015 193,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches and nearside offside sills

Pass 29 Jul 2014 186,009 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

corrosion in offside front inner wheel arch

drivers door hinge slightly insecure

holes corroded in nearside and offside rear of back cross member/floor but not wothin a prescribed area

Fail 28 Jul 2014 186,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

corrosion in offside front inner wheel arch

drivers door hinge slightly insecure

holes corroded in nearside and offside rear of back cross member/floor but not wothin a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2013 178,428 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 178,425 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 171,397 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 171,388 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 163,214 miles

Oil leak

reardics in poor cond

Pass 9 Jul 2010 154,330 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 154,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 145,569 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 145,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 May 2009 145,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 139,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 139,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2007 131,443 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 113,482 miles

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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R665 YEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R665 YEC, 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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R665 YEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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