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R776 YOK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,140 mi
Last recorded153,140 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 YOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 153,140 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front axle spheres corroded and seals damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2019 153,140 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front axle spheres corroded and seals damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2019 153,116 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both, aftermarket hid fitted not as standard (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front axle spheres corroded and seals damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2018 150,616 miles

body corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 147,718 miles

body and body mounts corroded

headlamp beam image poor both front

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 145,222 miles

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

Front wheel arch liners corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 145,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wheel arch liners corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 141,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 136,875 miles

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2013 134,813 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 128,012 miles

NOTE BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NOTE REAR PROPSHAFT RUBBER SLIT AND WORN

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 121,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 113,255 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

battery insecure.

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

front number plate deteriorated.

prop shaft rubber coupling breaking up.

Fail 4 May 2010 113,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate deteriorated.

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

battery insecure.

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

prop shaft rubber coupling breaking up.

Pass 1 May 2009 105,868 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,503 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 93,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,222 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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R776 YOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R776 YOK, 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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What year was R776 YOK registered?

R776 YOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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