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P217 KES

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,108 mi
Last recorded174,108 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 KES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 174,108 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Braking system leaking vacuum pump (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (a frame mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (suspension arm mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (suspension arm mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (a frame mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired excessive play in hub (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor/floor to sill corroded and holed (non prescribed area)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front upper inner arches corroded and holed, non supportive panelling

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear, nearside centre body mounts excessively corroded, overall effect not likely to lead to body displacement

Pass 26 Nov 2020 169,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor, corroded and holed close to prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside and offside front upper A pillars corroded and holed

nearside and offside front upper inner arch areas corroded and holed (non supportive paneling)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear body mounts corroded and holed, not likely to lead to body displacement

Fail 12 Nov 2020 169,254 miles

Fuel pipe leaking diesel leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (suspension arm mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/step area x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (suspension arm mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (shock mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor, corroded and holed close to prescribed area

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside and offside front upper A pillars corroded and holed

nearside and offside front upper inner arch areas corroded and holed (non supportive paneling)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear body mounts corroded and holed, not likely to lead to body displacement

Pass 25 Nov 2019 163,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount area corroded and holed, not likely to lead to body insecurity

Offside Rear end of sill corroded and holed (non prescribed area)

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

nearside and offside front upper inner arch areas corroded and holed (non supportive paneling)

Fail 18 Nov 2019 163,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play attachment to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount area corroded and holed, not likely to lead to body insecurity

Offside Rear end of sill corroded and holed (non prescribed area)

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

nearside and offside front upper inner arch areas corroded and holed (non supportive paneling)

Pass 16 Nov 2018 157,964 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front upper inner arch area corroded/holed (non supportive paneling)

Offside Front upper inner arch area corroded/holed (non supportive paneling)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear, offside rear, offside front(floor to sill area), body mounts, corroded/holed, cumulative effect not likely to lead to body displacement

Fail 8 Nov 2018 157,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor above spring area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front upper inner arch area corroded/holed (non supportive paneling)

Offside Front upper inner arch area corroded/holed (non supportive paneling)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear, offside rear, offside front(floor to sill area), body mounts, corroded/holed, cumulative effect not likely to lead to body displacement

Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near reservoir (2.3.3b)

offside front, offside front behind wheel, offside rear and nearside rear body mounts corroded, not likely to lead to body insecurity

Fail 6 Nov 2017 151,455 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2x hoses from body to axle, mounting bracket also corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near reservoir (2.3.3b)

offside front, offside front behind wheel, offside rear and nearside rear body mounts corroded, not likely to lead to body insecurity

Pass 25 Oct 2016 140,589 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 140,579 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 133,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 133,550 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 124,898 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 124,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,322 miles

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

near side rear brake disc starting to rust

Fail 4 Nov 2013 118,322 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

near side rear brake disc starting to rust

Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,498 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 113,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 107,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 107,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,415 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 101,415 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 97,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,936 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 91,934 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f hub slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,083 miles

ADVISE †PROPSHAFT (REAR DONUT) SPLITING †REAR BRAKE PIPES POOR CONDITION †BOTH FRONT W/ BEARING SIGHT PLAY †O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL POOR COONDITION

Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,286 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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P217 KES is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P217 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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P217 KES is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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