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K55 SPT

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,535 mi
Last recorded155,535 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 SPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 155,535 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 155,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 147,389 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 143,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 139,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 134,082 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2011 128,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 122,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 122,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 116,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,862 miles

Both rear suspension bumpstops missing

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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K55 SPT is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K55 SPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K55 SPT registered?

K55 SPT is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K55 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 SPT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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