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R976 YKP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,763 mi
Last recorded144,763 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 YKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 144,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

very dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 5 Mar 2015 144,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

very dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 31 Jan 2014 143,492 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 138,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 134,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 131,334 miles

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

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

oil leak o/s engine

Pass 29 Jul 2009 127,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 122,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 113,880 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 105,311 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 105,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear centre seat belt stork cover missing.Advise repair.

Several rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Wiper blades worn.

n/s/r tyre inner and outer treads low and has cuts in tread.

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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R976 YKP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R976 YKP, 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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R976 YKP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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