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P164 KOW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,252 mi
Last recorded147,252 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 KOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 147,252 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 140,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 140,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 137,492 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 134,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 130,596 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 126,478 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear bumper corner insecure

offside front fog light inop

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,290 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 118,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 107,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 107,099 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 90,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 90,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 80,933 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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P164 KOW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P164 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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P164 KOW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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