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P189 KES

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,844 mi
Last recorded204,844 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 KES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 204,844 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 204,841 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 203,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 203,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 201,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 200,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 200,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 199,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 199,112 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 198,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 197,296 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 193,938 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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P189 KES is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P189 KES, 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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What year was P189 KES registered?

P189 KES is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P189 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 KES shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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