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K23 RCS

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,687 mi
Last recorded194,687 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 RCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 194,687 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 186,004 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 186,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 179,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 165,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 155,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 145,215 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 137,376 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 125,546 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 122,016 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 122,016 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 111,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 106,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 101,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 92,874 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f hub seal leak

Fail 26 Nov 2007 92,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f hub seal leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,481 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 82,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

slight oil leak o/s/f swivel

Pass 18 Aug 2005 72,684 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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K23 RCS is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 K23 RCS, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K23 RCS registered?

K23 RCS is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is K23 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 RCS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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