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B16 KNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,545 mi
Last recorded113,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 KNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,545 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 113,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,211 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 109,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play one closest to the front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch inside rear door (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 102,900 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,768 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 96,768 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,876 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,659 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,659 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,052 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 73,052 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,943 miles

battery insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,891 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,036 miles

offside front and nearside front inner flitch/wheelarch panels corroding

unable to check rear folding seat seat belts in boot due to boot full

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 49,172 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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B16 KNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B16 KNS, 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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B16 KNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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