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R949 YKL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,074 mi
Last recorded134,074 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 YKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 134,074 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 134,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BRAKE PIPE POPED LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2PIPES ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 133,345 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

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

Rear brake pads moving in brake calipier

Pass 14 Dec 2021 132,044 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f swivel joint wet

Fail 13 Dec 2021 132,043 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f swivel joint wet

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,567 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,702 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 117,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 117,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 116,876 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 113,893 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 8 Nov 2010 112,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,820 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight drag on osf brake

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,598 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp has a stone chip

Pass 8 Nov 2007 104,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 97,175 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R949 YKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R949 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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What year was R949 YKL registered?

R949 YKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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