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K9 PND

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,432 mi
Last recorded87,432 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 PND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,432 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 87,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,799 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,111 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 82,990 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,869 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 82,823 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Heavily undersealed to the undercarriage / chassis

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,458 miles

Entire vehicle heavily undersealed

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,713 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 81,713 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 81,676 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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K9 PND is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K9 PND, 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 K9 PND registered?

K9 PND is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K9 PND safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 PND shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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