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R953 YKL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,285 mi
Last recorded161,285 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 YKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 158,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 158,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 156,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 155,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 155,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 154,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 152,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 150,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 149,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 148,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 146,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 144,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 142,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 141,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 140,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 134,437 miles

Corrosion under vehicle not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 123,956 miles

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

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

The nearside running board step is rusty.

The offside running board step is rusty.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 111,916 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 111,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 94,340 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,607 miles

Front differential seal leaking

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

Slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

Small cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2005 72,501 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 72,496 miles

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

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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R953 YKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R953 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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R953 YKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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