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A20 KSL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,202 mi
Last recorded112,202 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,202 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheelarch and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tailgate sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,259 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2022 111,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,641 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,972 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing/ bulkhead /wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 107,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing/ bulkhead /wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing and under panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 100,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 1 May 2018 100,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 96,518 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,935 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front and offside rear sills (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,933 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,682 miles

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

Oil leak

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

general surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,171 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,320 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 66,736 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,515 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 49,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,916 miles

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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A20 KSL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A20 KSL, 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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A20 KSL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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