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R822 YKM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,691 mi
Last recorded158,691 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 YKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 158,691 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 158,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear drop link worn slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2011 146,138 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate faded

off side front hub leaking

rear propshaft rubber worn to excess

Fail 28 Jan 2011 145,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate faded

off side front hub leaking

rear propshaft rubber worn to excess

Pass 17 Dec 2009 135,986 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 135,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 129,797 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 117,203 miles

all brake pads are low

both rear shock bushes upper and lower worn slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2006 99,813 miles

both rear shocks top bush worn slightly

nearside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2005 83,771 miles

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)

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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R822 YKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R822 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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What year was R822 YKM registered?

R822 YKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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