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P163 KOW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

178,598 mi
Last recorded178,598 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 KOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 178,598 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords visible

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside tyre valve stem leaking when moved

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 178,598 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords visible

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside tyre valve stem leaking when moved

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 178,576 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2011 175,998 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 165,594 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 165,564 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 153,443 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 153,405 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 141,795 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 141,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 132,498 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 132,498 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 122,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre cut to cord on outer wall

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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P163 KOW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 P163 KOW, 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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P163 KOW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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