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R790 YOK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,214 mi
Last recorded136,214 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 YOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 136,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 135,462 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 135,381 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 126,309 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both offside and also nearside rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,726 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Sill slight corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 116,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Sill slight corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 116,393 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,953 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,889 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,742 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,949 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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R790 YOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R790 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 R790 YOK registered?

R790 YOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R790 YOK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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