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R772 YKM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

147,186 mi
Last recorded147,186 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 YKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 147,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 145,923 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,081 miles

Brakes feel slightly wooden on road test?

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides have corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission and rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tail door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 144,611 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High and low pressure (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General vehicle corrosion and to suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 143,886 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed All doors have slight play in hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,219 miles

All door hinges very slight play

Fuel filler pipe perishing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And advanced corrosion to rear sections x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper metal shroud loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bushes perished and commencing to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and body corroded, some areas advanced. Boot floor corroded and holed O/S, both lower A pillars corroded and holed, body sills advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 142,986 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Loadspace floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both side outer surfaces (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged Spare tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 142,406 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Above rear axal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 141,320 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,720 miles

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Oil leak Rear axle. ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,359 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 127,262 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 127,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 113,482 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,918 miles

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 108,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,599 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2008 80,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear propsharft rubber starting to slit

Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,252 miles

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

rear propsharft rubber starting to slit

Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,283 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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R772 YKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 R772 YKM, 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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R772 YKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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