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R797 YOK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 YOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 151,603 miles

n/s + o/s rear doorstep/wheel arch corroded

o/s/f hub swivel leaking grease

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r shock absorber bushes worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 151,602 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s + o/s rear doorstep/wheel arch corroded

o/s/f hub swivel leaking grease

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r shock absorber bushes worn

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 146,974 miles

N/S/F head lamp starting to lose pattern

O/S/R lower side lamp inop

slight play in N/S/R shock lower bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2008 139,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 139,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 136,064 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 135,982 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R797 YOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R797 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 R797 YOK registered?

R797 YOK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R797 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 YOK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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