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R939 YKL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 YKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,420 miles

All four door outer opening handles require repair and or adjustment

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear suspension bump stopper missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear shocks worn suspension has bounce

repaires cannot be examined due to heavy underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

All four door outer opening handles require repair and or adjustment

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear suspension bump stopper missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear shocks worn suspension has bounce

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,858 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 119,857 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

heavy rust to exhaust

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 112,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,694 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

adv tractor joint seal damp

advise light corrosion on under body

Pass 2 Jul 2009 104,725 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 104,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,658 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 99,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear discs pitted on outer face..

wipers poor..small chip in screen..nail in o/s/r tyre..n/s/r tyre perished..o/s/f steering ball leaking slightly..oil leaks..rear pads appear low..

Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,843 miles

Nearside and offside rear bottom shock absorber bushes starting to wear.

Offside front trator joint is starting to damp.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 84,448 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 84,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW BONNET CABLE.

2 REAR CHILDS SEATS FITTED IN REAR OF VEHICLE.

BRAKE FLUID LOW.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

O/S/REAR MUDLAP MISSING.

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

RECOMMEND FULL FOOT AND HAND BRAKE INSPECTION.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 74,955 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 74,955 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R939 YKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R939 YKL, 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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R939 YKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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